Glossary

Vector Database

What it is

A database designed to store and search embeddings efficiently. Regular databases search by exact matches or keywords. Vector databases search by meaning and similarity.

Why it matters

If you're building a RAG system or any AI-powered search, you'll need a vector database. Pinecone, Weaviate, and pgvector (Postgres extension) are common options. Don't over-invest here early; simpler solutions often work fine at moderate scale.

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