How does dtSearch treat queries that contain both AND and OR operators?

In dtSearch, the handling of operators in queries is significant for determining the outcome of a search. When a query includes both AND and OR operators, dtSearch evaluates the OR operations first before the AND operations. This order of operations aligns with common logical conventions where OR has a higher precedence over AND.

For example, in a query like "apple OR banana AND cherry," dtSearch would first evaluate the "apple OR banana," generating a set of results that include documents containing either "apple" or "banana." Next, it takes that result set and applies the AND operation with "cherry," thereby refining the results to include only those documents that also contain "cherry."

This approach allows for flexible and powerful querying, enabling users to capture a broader scope of relevant documents initially while refining them down through the AND operations afterward. Understanding this evaluation order is crucial for constructing effective search queries.