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Learn how to implement search functionality in your Spring Boot application using native SQL queries effectively.
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Implementing a Search Functionality in Your Spring Boot Application

In modern web applications, enabling users to search for specific data is often a critical feature. If you’re developing a simple React/Spring Boot application for managing licenses, adding a search function can significantly enhance user experience. In this guide, we’ll discuss how to query a Spring Repository using native SQL to effectively implement this search functionality.

Understanding the Problem

You have a Spring Boot application that allows users to create and store licenses. You want to allow users to search through these licenses based on strings they input. The search needs to look for matches in multiple fields, such as the company name and product details. Your current API endpoint looks like this:

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While you're on the right track with your initial query design, there are some best practices for integrating such functionality in a Spring Repository that we will explore.

Current Repository Structure

Here’s the current state of your LicenseRepository:

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While the existing methods allow fetching licenses, you need a custom query to handle search by multiple fields.

Implementing the Search Query

Using the @ Query Annotation

Since your query is too complex for a simple method definition, you can utilize the @ Query annotation that Spring Data JPA offers. This allows you to write more flexible queries.

Step-by-Step Implementation

Follow these steps to implement the search functionality:

Define the Search Query: The idea is to craft a query that checks for matches across multiple fields. Here’s how you can do it:

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In this query:

l refers to the License entity.

The LIKE operator is used with wildcards % to match any string before and after the searchString.

Update the Repository: Add the above method to your LicenseRepository:

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Invoke the Search in Your Controller: Create an endpoint in your Spring Boot controller that invokes this repository method:

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Testing the Functionality

After implementing the repository and controller methods, it’s essential to test the search functionality:

Run the Spring Boot application.

Use a tool like Postman or your browser to navigate to http://localhost:8080/license/search/{your_search_string}.

Observe the results, ensuring it retrieves licenses based on the search criteria.

Conclusion

By following the above approach, you can successfully integrate search functionality into your Spring Boot application using native SQL with the @ Query annotation. Allowing users to search through key fields enhances the usability of your application, making it more interactive and user-friendly.

Final Thoughts

Remember, effective data retrieval is key to a responsive application. As you continue developing your React/Spring Boot application, keep exploring other complex queries and optimizations to further improve performance.

Happy coding!