Table Failed Searches - warwickfoster/qurantools GitHub Wiki

The failed-searches table logs unsuccessful user search queries, capturing details like the timestamp and user ID. This data helps in improving the search functionality by identifying gaps or user challenges in retrieving relevant results.

Analysis of the failed-searches Table

Below is the detailed analysis and description of each field in the failed-searches table, with the table name included as a left-hand column.

Table Name Field Name Description
failed-searches ID A unique identifier for each failed search entry, serving as the primary key for indexing and referencing.
failed-searches USER ID The unique identifier of the user who performed the failed search, allowing for tracking and analysis of user-specific issues or patterns.
failed-searches TIMESTAMP The date and time when the failed search occurred, providing a temporal context for analyzing search trends and identifying recurring issues.
failed-searches SEARCH The search query entered by the user that resulted in no results, capturing the exact input for debugging or improving the search functionality.

Key Insights

  1. Field Relationships:

    • ID uniquely identifies each failed search record, ensuring traceability and data integrity.
    • USER ID links failed searches to individual users, enabling personalized troubleshooting or improvements.

  2. Search Debugging:

    • The SEARCH field stores the exact query entered by the user, making it easier to identify common issues, such as typos or unsupported commands.
    • TIMESTAMP provides temporal context, helping pinpoint periods of increased failed searches for targeted improvements.

  3. Applications:

    • Helps optimize the search functionality by identifying common patterns in failed searches.
    • Facilitates debugging and troubleshooting by preserving user queries and their context.

Example Interpretation of Data:

  • Row 1:

    • ID: 1
    • USER ID: 211
    • TIMESTAMP: 2021-12-07 20:31:22
    • SEARCH: test search
    • Indicates that user 211 performed a search query (test search) that failed at the specified timestamp.

  • Row 7:

    • ID: 7
    • USER ID: 1027
    • TIMESTAMP: 2021-12-11 03:26:08
    • SEARCH: test search
    • Indicates another failed query by user 1027, occurring on December 11, 2021.

Contextual Significance:

  1. Search Optimization:
    • Patterns in the SEARCH field can reveal frequent user mistakes or unsupported queries, guiding improvements in search algorithms or documentation.
  2. User Experience Analysis:
    • Tracking failed searches by USER ID and TIMESTAMP helps identify user groups or time periods where assistance or additional features are needed.
  3. Error Mitigation:
    • Analysis of failed searches can inform autocomplete suggestions, error corrections, or enhanced help prompts in the search interface.

First 10 Rows Example

ID USER ID TIMESTAMP SEARCH
1 211 2021-12-07 20:31:22 test search
2 213 2021-12-07 20:31:22 test search
3 413 2021-12-07 20:36:36 test search
4 415 2021-12-07 20:36:36 test search
5 665 2021-12-07 20:41:20 test search
6 667 2021-12-07 20:41:20 test search
7 1027 2021-12-11 03:26:08 test search
8 1029 2021-12-11 03:26:09 test search
9 1133 2021-12-11 07:55:00 test search
10 1135 2021-12-11 07:55:01 test search