Local Azure Search for development

Question

Is there a way to test the Azure Search in local development environment? Without actually connecting to Azure. That would work offline. I'm thinking of a something like the Azure Storage emulator.

Roundworm

There isn't. Interested in your scenario for this - offline development? Isolating for unit tests? Something else? Thanks! – Kylakylah

Speed & Cost are the main factors. Each developer has their own database etc, so they need their own search as well. But testing as mentioned is important, too. Generally: Not being dependent on an internet connection is a plus. – Roundworm

For isolation as far as unit tests are concerned, it's better to define a higher level search interface that makes sense for your app, and mock that. For giving each dev their own index, please vote for this UserVoice suggestion. Thanks! – Kylakylah

Thanks, I added my vote. – Roundworm

please vote for this feature here: feedback.azure.com/forums/263029-azure-search/suggestions/… – Stuckey

Answer 1

There is a simulator published here - https://github.com/simonedeponti/AzureSearchEmulator which exposes REST APIs, which can help you test it on your local.

Sandstrom