simple perl search routine

[jriggs420]

I'm using a text file to hold some information about files, like a mini-database (I know, I know). I'm trying to write a little sub-routine that will let the user enter 1, 2, OR 3 terms, and will return results arranged by relevence. Like m/($term1 AND $term2 AND $term3) then m/($term1 AND (term2 OR $term3)) then m/($term1 OR $term2 OR $term3), and so on. The examples I have found online, I feel are too robust for the scale I am attempting.

Having a hard time wrapping my head around the logic, especially since terms 2 and 3 are not required, and I don't want duplicate results. Near (like) matching would be nice too, but I would like to get the basics first. A nudge or gentle kick in the appropriate direction would be much appreciated. TIA

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[PaulTEG]

perlfect search is a free indexing and search script, well worth a look, you'll learn loads, I used to use this on an intranet, and it was ideal, and if the company didn't go bang, it'd probably be still in use in that location at least. ;-)

Paul
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