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We need to define how search handles prefixes and booleans (SPEC-277)

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Submitted by @​matthew:matrix.org
Right now we don't return partial matches (other than via stemming) - which is a shame. If I search for Erik i'd expect to receive matches for ErikJohnston too.

(Imported from https://matrix.org/jira/browse/SPEC-277)

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No file, test, or entry point is named. Start by reviewing this issue and the imported SPEC-277 reference, then identify the specification area governing search behavior. Done means the expected handling of prefixes and boolean queries is defined clearly in the Matrix specification.

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Assessment

Domain
search
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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