solrconfig.xml: Understanding SearchComponents, RequestHandlers and Spellcheckers by Mark Bennett.
I spend most of my configuration time in Solr’s schema.xml, but the solrconfig.xml is also a really powerful tool. I wanted to use my recent spellcheck configuration experience to review some aspects of this important file. Sure, solrconfig.xml lets you configure a bunch of mundane sounding things like caching policies and library load paths, but it also has some high-tech configuration “LEGO blocks” that you can mix and match and re-assemble into all kinds of interesting Solr setups.
What is spell checking if it isn’t validation of a name? 😉
If you like knowing the details, this is a great post!