[Xapian-tickets] [Xapian] #819: What is the impact of block_size parameter in Database::compact method ?

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#819: What is the impact of block_size parameter in Database::compact method ?
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        Reporter:  mgautier     |      Owner:  Olly Betts
            Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  new
        Priority:  normal       |  Milestone:
       Component:  Other        |    Version:
        Severity:  normal       |   Keywords:
      Blocked By:               |   Blocking:
Operating System:  All          |
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 It is unclear to me how the block_size parameter will impact the database.

 For a bit of context, we are indexing content once, compact the database
 (with Compactor::FULLER flag) and distribute the database (readonly) on
 which we search.

 What would be the impact the the block_size ?
 Does it have a impact on the database size, on searching performance, both
 ?

 It may be good to add this information to the documentation (this way my
 ticket is really an enhancement and not a simple question :) )

 Thanks
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