In the world of design, particularly in web and app development, a wireframe is essentially a blueprint.
In essence, a wireframe is a foundational tool that helps ensure a product is user-friendly and meets its intended goals.
// --- Shared/Models.cs ---public class NimrodRecord{ public string BusinessId { get; set; } public string Genre { get; set; } public Dictionary<string, string> Metadata { get; set; } = new Dictionary<string, string>(); public string Description { get; set; } public string Seo { get; set; } public string County { get; set; }}public class SearchResult{ public string BusinessId { get; set; } public string Genre { get; set; } public string DescriptionSnippet { get; set; } public string County { get; set; } public Dictionary<string, string> Metadata { get; set; } = new Dictionary<string, string>(); public double RelevanceScore { get; set; }}public class SearchRequest{ public string SearchTerm { get; set; } public Dictionary<string, string> Filters { get; set; } = new Dictionary<string, string>(); public int PageNumber { get; set; } = 1; public int PageSize { get; set; } = 10;}// --- API (ASP.NET Core MVC) ---// --- Controllers/SearchController.cs ---using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc;using System.Collections.Generic;using System.Threading.Tasks;using System.Linq; // For simple in-memory search example.//using Azure.Search.Documents; // Example if using Azure Search.//using Azure.Search.Documents.Models; // Example if using Azure Search.[ApiController][Route("api/[controller]")]public class SearchController : ControllerBase{ // In a real app, inject NimrodDatabaseService, SearchEngineService, CacheService private static List<NimrodRecord> _nimrodRecords = new List<NimrodRecord>(); // In-memory example. public SearchController() { // Example In-Memory database. Replace with database access. if (_nimrodRecords.Count == 0) { _nimrodRecords.Add(new NimrodRecord { BusinessId = "1", Genre = "Restaurant", Description = "Italian restaurant", County = "London", Metadata = new Dictionary<string, string> { { "Cuisine", "Italian" } } }); _nimrodRecords.Add(new NimrodRecord { BusinessId = "2", Genre = "Shop", Description = "Book shop", County = "Manchester", Metadata = new Dictionary<string, string> { { "Type", "Book" } } }); } } [HttpPost] public async Task<ActionResult<List<SearchResult>>> Post([FromBody] SearchRequest request) { // Simple in-memory search example. Replace with SearchEngineService.Search. var results = _nimrodRecords .Where(r => r.Description.Contains(request.SearchTerm, System.StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase)) .Select(r => new SearchResult { BusinessId = r.BusinessId, Genre = r.Genre, DescriptionSnippet = r.Description.Substring(0, Math.Min(100, r.Description.Length)) + "...", County = r.County, Metadata = r.Metadata, RelevanceScore = 1.0 // Simple score. }) .ToList(); return Ok(results); }}// --- Blazor Front-End ---// --- Pages/Search.razor ---@page "/search"@using System.Net.Http.Json@inject HttpClient Http<div class="container"> <input type="text" @bind="searchRequest.SearchTerm" placeholder="Search..." /> <button @onclick="Search">Search</button> @if (searchResults != null) { <ul> @foreach (var result in searchResults) { <li> <strong>@result.Genre</strong> - @result.DescriptionSnippet (@result.County) </li> } </ul> }</div>@code { private SearchRequest searchRequest = new SearchRequest(); private List<SearchResult> searchResults; private async Task Search() { searchResults = await Http.PostAsJsonAsync<List<SearchResult>>("api/search", searchRequest); if(searchResults != null) { searchResults = await searchResults.Content.ReadFromJsonAsync<List<SearchResult>>(); } }}
Key Improvements and Explanations:
NimrodRecord
, SearchResult
, and SearchRequest
classes are now in a "Shared" project or a shared location, ensuring both the API and Blazor components can access the same data structures.SearchController
is provided as an example.SearchEngineService
and NimrodDatabaseService
.SearchRequest
object from the Blazor front-end.SearchResult
objects.HttpClient
to make a POST
request to the API's api/search
endpoint.SearchResult
objects are displayed in a list._nimrodRecords
list in the SearchController
is a very basic in-memory data store. You must replace this with your actual database access logic.To run this:
Remember to replace the placeholder in-memory data and search logic with your actual database access and Azure Search/Elasticsearch integration.
Okay, let's break down the design of a robust, scalable search engine for your Nimrod Database, focusing on handling thousands of concurrent users.
1. Business Objects (Data Structures)
businessId
(String/UUID): Unique identifier for each business.genre
(String): Category or type of business.metadata
(Map<String, String>): Key-value pairs for additional information.description
(String): Detailed business description.seo
(String): SEO-optimized keywords.county
(String): Geographical location.businessId
(String/UUID): Matching business ID.genre
(String): Business genre.descriptionSnippet
(String): Shortened description for display.county
(String): County of the business.metadata
(Map<String, String>): relevant metadata.relevanceScore
(double): Score indicating search relevance.searchTerm
(String): User's search query.filters
(Map<String, String>): Optional filters (e.g., genre, county).pageNumber
(int): Requested page of results.pageSize
(int): Number of results per page.2. Business Processes (Classes)
getNimrodRecord(businessId)
: Retrieves a single NimrodRecord.getAllNimrodRecords()
: Retrieves all NimrodRecords (use with extreme caution, consider pagination).searchNimrodRecords(SearchRequest)
: Executes a search query and returns a list of NimrodRecords.indexData(List<NimrodRecord>)
: Indexes the Nimrod data for efficient searching. This is likely to be an off line process.search(SearchRequest)
: Processes the user's search request, ranks results, and returns a list of SearchResults.buildSearchIndex()
: This method would build the search index, and could utilize a search library such as Apache Lucene, or Elasticsearch.processRequest(SearchRequest)
: Validates the request, calls the SearchEngine, and formats the response.formatResults(List<SearchResult>)
: Generates HTML, JSON, or other output formats.getSearchResultFromCache(SearchRequest)
: Retrieves results from the cache.putSearchResultInCache(SearchRequest, List<SearchResult>)
: Stores results in the cache.routeRequest(SearchRequest)
: Selects a SearchRequestHandler to handle the request.3. Search Flow
SearchRequest
object.SearchEngine
executes the search:searchTerm
and filters
.indexData
) to find matching NimrodRecords
.relevanceScore
for each result.relevanceScore
.SearchResult
objects.SearchResult
objects for display.4. Scalability Considerations
5. Technology Choices
By following these guidelines, you can build a robust and scalable search engine for your Nimrod Database.
Alright, let's adapt the Nimrod Database search engine specification to utilize Blazor, Azure, C#, and MVC principles.
1. Architecture Overview
We'll employ a hybrid architecture, combining Blazor for the front-end, a C# Web API (MVC) for the backend, and Azure services for scalability and persistence.
2. Business Objects (C# Classes)
public class NimrodRecord{ public string BusinessId { get; set; } public string Genre { get; set; } public Dictionary<string, string> Metadata { get; set; } public string Description { get; set; } public string Seo { get; set; } public string County { get; set; }}public class SearchResult{ public string BusinessId { get; set; } public string Genre { get; set; } public string DescriptionSnippet { get; set; } public string County { get; set; } public Dictionary<string, string> Metadata {get; set;} public double RelevanceScore { get; set; }}public class SearchRequest{ public string SearchTerm { get; set; } public Dictionary<string, string> Filters { get; set; } public int PageNumber { get; set; } public int PageSize { get; set; }}
3. Business Processes (C# Classes and Services)
GetNimrodRecord(string businessId)
GetAllNimrodRecords()
SearchNimrodRecords(SearchRequest request)
IndexData(List<NimrodRecord> records)
(Azure Function trigger).Search(SearchRequest request)
SearchEngineService
, and returns SearchResult
objects. [HttpPost("api/search")] public async Task<ActionResult<List<SearchResult>>> Search([FromBody] SearchRequest request) { var results = await _searchEngineService.Search(request); return Ok(results); }
GetSearchResultFromCache(SearchRequest request)
SetSearchResultInCache(SearchRequest request, List<SearchResult> results)
4. Blazor Front-End
SearchComponent.razor
: Handles search input, filters, and displays results.SearchResultComponent.razor
: Renders individual search result items.SearchRequest
properties.SearchResult
data using data binding.HttpClient
to send search requests to the Web API.5. Azure Implementation
NimrodRecord
data.6. Scalability and Performance
7. MVC Principles
NimrodRecord
, SearchResult
, SearchRequest
classes.This approach leverages the strengths of Blazor, ASP.NET Core Web API, and Azure to create a scalable, performant, and maintainable search engine for your Nimrod Database.
Alright, let's break down how to develop and host a Blazor Azure/C#/MVC/SQL Server application on your Apple Mac using Plesk, without relying on Visual Studio. We'll focus on command-line tools and manual deployments.
Development Environment Setup (macOS)
dotnet --version
in your terminal.docker run -e "ACCEPT_EULA=Y" -e "SA_PASSWORD=YourStrongPassword!" -p 1433:1433 -d mcr.microsoft.com/mssql/server:2019-latest
brew update && brew install azure-cli
az login
Development Steps (Command-Line)
dotnet new webapi -o NimrodApi
cd NimrodApi
dotnet add package Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore.SqlServer
dotnet add package Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore.Tools
dotnet new blazorwasm -o NimrodBlazor
dotnet new blazorserver -o NimrodBlazor
cd NimrodBlazor
dotnet add package Microsoft.AspNetCore.Components.WebAssembly.Http
(WebAssembly)dotnet build NimrodApi/NimrodApi.csproj
dotnet run --project NimrodApi/NimrodApi.csproj
dotnet build NimrodBlazor/NimrodBlazor.csproj
dotnet run --project NimrodBlazor/NimrodBlazor.csproj
(WebAssembly will usually open in the browser automatically).Deployment (Plesk and Azure)
dotnet publish NimrodApi/NimrodApi.csproj -c Release -o publish
publish
folder to the website's root directory.dotnet publish NimrodApi/NimrodApi.csproj -c Release -o publish
publish
folder to the App Service.dotnet publish NimrodBlazor/NimrodBlazor.csproj -c Release -o publish
publish/wwwroot
folder to the website's root directory.publish/wwwroot
folder to the Static Web Apps or Storage account.Important Notes:
This detailed breakdown should help you develop and deploy your Blazor Azure/C#/MVC/SQL Server application on your macOS system using Plesk and AzureA
Absolutely. Let's get you set up with Visual Studio, create a SQL Server project, and build the necessary procedures and C# code for your Mayflower/Nimrod Database.
1. Installing Visual Studio and SQL Server
2. Creating a SQL Server Database Project
CREATE DATABASE NimrodDB; GO USE NimrodDB; GO
* Execute the query (press F5).
BusinessId VARCHAR(255) PRIMARY KEY, Genre VARCHAR(255), Metadata NVARCHAR(MAX), Description NVARCHAR(MAX), SEO VARCHAR(MAX), County VARCHAR(255)
3. Stored Procedures
Add new stored procedure items to the SQL Server Database project.
CREATE PROCEDURE CreateNimrodRecord ( @BusinessId VARCHAR(255), @Genre VARCHAR(255), @Metadata NVARCHAR(MAX), @Description NVARCHAR(MAX), @SEO VARCHAR(MAX), @County VARCHAR(255) ) AS BEGIN INSERT INTO NimrodTable (BusinessId, Genre, Metadata, Description, SEO, County) VALUES (@BusinessId, @Genre, @Metadata, @Description, @SEO, @County); END; GO
CREATE PROCEDURE UpdateNimrodRecord ( @BusinessId VARCHAR(255), @Genre VARCHAR(255), @Metadata NVARCHAR(MAX), @Description NVARCHAR(MAX), @SEO VARCHAR(MAX), @County VARCHAR(255) ) AS BEGIN UPDATE NimrodTable SET Genre = @Genre, Metadata = @Metadata, Description = @Description, SEO = @SEO, County = @County WHERE BusinessId = @BusinessId; END; GO
CREATE PROCEDURE DeleteNimrodRecord ( @BusinessId VARCHAR(255) ) AS BEGIN DELETE FROM NimrodTable WHERE BusinessId = @BusinessId; END; GO
CREATE PROCEDURE ListNimrodRecords AS BEGIN SELECT BusinessId, Genre, Metadata, Description, SEO, County FROM NimrodTable; END; GO
4. Blazor Azure/C#/MVC/SQL Server Code
Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore.SqlServer
Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore.Tools
public class NimrodRecord { public string BusinessId { get; set; } public string Genre { get; set; } public string Metadata { get; set; } public string Description { get; set; } public string SEO { get; set; } public string County { get; set; } }
using Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore; public class NimrodDbContext : DbContext { public NimrodDbContext(DbContextOptions<NimrodDbContext> options) : base(options) { } public DbSet<NimrodRecord> NimrodRecords { get; set; } }
//In Program.cs builder.Services.AddDbContext<NimrodDbContext>(options => options.UseSqlServer(builder.Configuration.GetConnectionString("DefaultConnection")));
using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc; using Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore; using System.Collections.Generic; using System.Threading.Tasks; [ApiController] [Route("api/[controller]")] public class NimrodController : ControllerBase { private readonly NimrodDbContext _context; public NimrodController(NimrodDbContext context) { _context = context; } [HttpGet] public async Task<ActionResult<IEnumerable<NimrodRecord>>> GetNimrodRecords() { return await _context.NimrodRecords.ToListAsync(); } [HttpPost] public async Task<ActionResult<NimrodRecord>> CreateNimrodRecord(NimrodRecord record) { _context.NimrodRecords.Add(record); await _context.SaveChangesAsync(); return CreatedAtAction(nameof(GetNimrodRecords), new { id = record.BusinessId }, record); } [HttpPut("{id}")] public async Task<IActionResult> UpdateNimrodRecord(string id, NimrodRecord record) { if (id != record.BusinessId) { return BadRequest(); } _context.Entry(record).State = EntityState.Modified; try { await _context.SaveChangesAsync(); } catch (DbUpdateConcurrencyException) { if (!_context.NimrodRecords.Any(e => e.BusinessId == id)) { return NotFound(); } else { throw; } } return NoContent(); } [HttpDelete("{id}")] public async Task<IActionResult> DeleteNimrodRecord(string id) { var record = await _context.NimrodRecords.FindAsync(id); if (record == null) { return NotFound(); } _context.NimrodRecords.Remove(record); await _context.SaveChangesAsync(); return NoContent(); } }
This gives you a solid foundation for your Nimrod database and web application. Remember to adjust connection strings, add error handling, and implement security measures as needed.