Get search engine for checking if data is present in database table

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I am doing a canteen management system project.A list of items will be present in the \[code\]item\[/code\] table in database.My problem is I have to create a search engine for user for checking whether the item exists in \[code\]Item\[/code\] table in database, and give the user a friendly message telling them the result. Can anyone help me get started?