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Retrieve Index Statistics with HoppySearch Python Client

Obtaining statistics about your index is crucial for understanding its performance and health. The HoppySearch Python client provides a convenient way to access important statistics about your index. Follow the instructions below to retrieve index statistics:

Getting Started

Before using the HoppySearch Python client to access index statistics, ensure you have completed the initial configuration.

Retrieving Index Statistics

To retrieve index statistics, use the following code:

try:
    response = hoppysearch.stats()
    print(response)
except ApiException as e:
    print("Exception: %s\n" % e)

Understanding the Code

  • try and except: This code is wrapped in a try-except block to handle any potential exceptions gracefully.
  • response: The result of the hoppysearch.stats() function call, which contains statistics about your index.

What You Can Learn from Index Statistics

By executing this code, you can access a variety of valuable statistics, including:

  • Total Document Count: The total number of documents in your index.
  • Index Size: The size of your index in terms of storage.
  • Last Index Refresh Timestamp: The timestamp of the last time your index was refreshed.

These statistics offer insights into your index's performance, growth, and maintenance needs.