Mapping an object
The object is the base structure (analogous to a record in SQL). ElasticSearch extends the traditional use of objects, allowing the use of recursive embedded objects.
Getting ready
You need a working ElasticSearch cluster.
How to do it...
You can rewrite the mapping of the order type form of the Mapping base types recipe using an array of items:
{
"order" : {
"properties" : {
"id" : {"type" : "string", "store" : "yes", "index":"not_analyzed"},"date" : {"type" : "date", "store" : "no", "index":"not_analyzed"},"customer_id" : {"type" : "string", "store" : "yes","index":"not_analyzed"},"sent" : {"type" : "boolean", "store" : "no","index":"not_analyzed"},
"item" : {
"type" : "object",
"properties" : {
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