Is there a java api for getting the mappings? Something like a java api that does this:
http://www.elasticsearch.com/docs/elasticsearch/rest_api/admin/indices/get_mapping/
I want to have my service start up and query the mappings; if they are not as expected, I want the service to log errors and shutdown. We've had problems with services coming up and they are not running against the mappings they thought they had.
If what I am looking for does not exist, could you give any other advice on how to sanity check the mappings upon application startup? Or perhaps other programming/operational tips on making sure the correct mappings are in place?
Thanks.