March 2020 Summaries

Klevu and Algolia are two popular search platforms with different strengths. Klevu is primarily focused on e-commerce applications like Shopify and Magento, while Algolia is a flexible solution for various use cases. Both offer features such as autocomplete suggestions, analytics, and personalization tools. However, Algolia stands out in terms of speed, performance, and ease of use for both business users and developers. It provides SDKs for multiple platforms, open-source documentation, and robust API support. On the other hand, Klevu is more optimized for Shopify and Magento users but may not offer as much flexibility or customization options as Algolia. Ultimately, businesses should consider their specific use cases and requirements when choosing between these two search platforms.

In early February, Algolia released the API Client JavaScript v4, a more powerful and efficient version of their JavaScript client. The new release is smaller in size compared to its predecessor, resulting in faster page loads. It also has zero dependencies, reducing the risk of third-party updates breaking the client. New features include advanced operations like zero-downtime reindexing and cross-account operations. The Algolia API Client JavaScript v4 is fully written in TypeScript for optimal developer experience and type safety. Developers can now build their own versions of the client, adapting it to their specific needs. The release is 100% open source, allowing developers to contribute improvements through GitHub pull requests.