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Which of the following is the correct syntax snippet to use search_after in an Elasticsearch query?

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Elasticsearch - Advanced Patterns
Which of the following is the correct syntax snippet to use search_after in an Elasticsearch query?
A"search_after": ["last_sort_value"]
B"search_after": "last_sort_value"
C"search_after": {"value": "last_sort_value"}
D"search_after": true
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Check the expected data type for search_after

    The search_after parameter expects an array of sort values, not a single string or object.

  2. Step 2: Match syntax with correct format

    "search_after": ["last_sort_value"] correctly shows search_after as an array with the last sort value inside.

  3. Final Answer:

    "search_after": ["last_sort_value"] -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    search_after syntax = array of values [OK]
Quick Trick: search_after always takes an array of sort values [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Passing a single string instead of an array
  • Using an object instead of an array
  • Setting search_after to a boolean

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