Elasticsearch - Document Operations
Given the following request: GET /library/_doc/42, what will Elasticsearch return if the document with ID '42' does not exist?
Given the following request: GET /library/_doc/42, what will Elasticsearch return if the document with ID '42' does not exist?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand Elasticsearch response for missing document
When a document is not found, Elasticsearch returns JSON with 'found': false.Step 2: Identify correct response format
A JSON with 'found': false and no _source correctly describes the response with 'found': false and no _source field.Final Answer:
A JSON with 'found': false and no _source -> Option AQuick Check:
Missing doc response includes 'found': false [OK]
Quick Trick: Missing doc returns JSON with 'found': false, not 404 [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Expecting HTTP 404 error
- Expecting empty JSON
- Confusing with server error
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