Query parsing and syntax

In this section, we will explore some query parsers, their features, and how to configure them with Solr. Solr supports some query parsers. Here is the list of parsers supported by Solr:

• Standard query parser
• DisMax query parser
• Extended DisMax (eDisMax) query parser

Each parser has its own configuration parameters for clubbing with Solr. However, there are some common parameters required by all parsers. First let's take a look at these common parameters.

Common query parameters

The following are the common query parameters supported by standard query parser, DisMax query parser, and extended DisMax query parser:

Parameter	Behavior	Default value
defType	Selects the query parser: defType=dismax	Lucene (standard query parser)
sort	Sorts the search results in either ascending or descending order. The value can be specified as asc or ASC and desc or DESC. Sorting is supported by numerical or alphabetical content. Solr supports sorting by field clones. Example: salary asc: Sorts based...