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How do vector (search) databases work? ft: turbopuffer

How do vector (search) databases work? ft: turbopuffer

Update: 2025-04-07
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For memberships: join this channel as a member here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA/joinSummary:In this conversation, Kaivalya Apte and Simon Eskildsen talk about vector databases, particularly focusing on TurboPuffer. They discuss the importance of vector search, embeddings, and the challenges associated with building efficient search engines. The conversation covers various aspects such as cost considerations, chunking strategies, multi-tenancy, and performance optimization. Simon shares insights on the future of vector search and the significance of observability and metrics in database performance. The discussion emphasizes the need for practical application and experimentation in understanding these technologies.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Vector Databases10:34 Understanding Vectors and Embeddings15:03 Example: Designing a Search Engine for Podcasts27:53 Scaling Challenges in Vector Search36:46 Indexing and Querying in TurboPuffer38:12 Understanding Indexing and Query Planning45:45 Exploring Index Types and Their Performance50:27 Data Ingestion and Embedding Retrieval54:19 Use Cases and Challenges in Vector Search01:01:22 Metrics and Observability in Vector Databases01:03:52 Future Trends in Vector Search and DatabasesReferences:How do build a database on Object Storage? https://youtu.be/RFmajOeUKnETurbopuffer https://turbopuffer.com/Continous Recall measurement: https://turbopuffer.com/blog/continuous-recallTurbopuffer architecture: https://turbopuffer.com/architecture

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How do vector (search) databases work? ft: turbopuffer

How do vector (search) databases work? ft: turbopuffer

Kaivalya Apte