elasticsearch/docs/reference/query-dsl/_query-template.asciidoc

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This is a template for query DSL reference documentation.

To document a new query type, copy this file, remove comments like this, and
replace "sample" with the appropriate query name.

Ensure the new query docs are linked and included in
docs/reference/query-dsl.asciidoc
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[[query-dsl-sample-query]]
=== Sample query
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<titleabbrev>Sample</titleabbrev>
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INTRO
Include a brief, 1-2 sentence description.
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Does a cool thing. For example, it matches `x` to `y`.

[[sample-query-ex-request]]
==== Example request
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Basic example of a search request consisting of only this query.

Guidelines
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* Don't include the index name in the request path.
* Don't include common parameters, such as `boost`.
* For clarity, use the long version of the request body. You can include a
  short request example in the 'Notes' section.
* Ensure // TEST[skip:...] comments are removed.
***************************************
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[source,console]
----
GET _search
{
  "query": {
    "sample": {
      "foo": "baz",
      "bar": true
    }
  }
}
----
// TEST[skip: REMOVE THIS COMMENT.]

[[sample-query-params]]
==== Parameters

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Documents each parameter for the query.

Guidelines
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* Use a definition list.
* End each definition with a period.
* Include whether the parameter is Optional or Required and the data type.
* Include default values as the last sentence of the first paragraph.
* Include a range of valid values, if applicable.
* If the parameter requires a specific delimiter for multiple values, say so.
* If the parameter supports wildcards, ditto.
* For large or nested objects, consider linking to a separate definition list.
***************************************
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`foo`::
(Required, string)
A cool thing.

`bar`::
(Optional, string)
If `true`, does a cool thing.
Defaults to `false`.


[[sample-query-notes]]
==== Notes
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Contains extra information about the query, including:
* Additional examples for parameters or short request bodies.
* Tips or advice for using the query.

Guidelines
***************************************
* For longer sections, consider using the `[%collapsible] macro.
* Ensure // TEST[skip:...] comments are removed.
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===== Avoid using the `sample` query for `text` fields

By default, {es} changes the values of `text` fields during analysis. For
example, ...

===== Using the `sample` query on time series data

You can use the `sample` query to perform searches on time series data.
For example:

[source,console]
----
GET my_time_series_index/_search
{
  "query": {
    "sample": {
      "foo": "baz",
      "bar": false
    }
  }
}
----
// TEST[skip: REMOVE THIS COMMENT.]