Sphinx (search engine)

Sphinx is an open-source search engine designed to help applications quickly and efficiently find and retrieve information from large databases. It enhances the search experience by indexing text, which means it organizes the data in a way that makes searching faster and more effective. Sphinx supports various data sources, like SQL databases and NoSQL systems, and offers features like full-text search, relevance ranking, and support for multiple languages. It is commonly used in websites, applications, and services that require powerful search capabilities, allowing users to find what they need quickly and easily.