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Vector Databases for RAG: An Introduction
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Vector Databases for RAG: An Introduction

IBM Skills Network Team
Wojciech 'Victor' Fulmyk

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Differentiate between vector databases and traditional databases based on their functionality and use cases

  • Execute fundamental database operations in ChromaDB, including updating, deleting, and managing collections

  • Understand and apply similarity search techniques, both manually and with ChromaDB, and develop recommendation systems using these techniques

  • Develop a thorough and comprehensive understanding of key internal mechanisms within RAG

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There are 2 modules in this course

This module explores the transformative role of vector databases in modern data management systems. Participants will learn how vector databases serve as the foundation of recommendation systems and how they differ from traditional databases in storing and managing vector data. Various vector database types and their specific applications will be examined, with a special focus on Chroma DB. Insights into Chroma DB architecture, common coding practices for its operations, and hands-on skills in performing basic vector operations will be provided. Moreover, similarity search will be thoroughly explained, with hands-on labs that perform similarity searches manually and using Chroma DB.

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This module explores the connections between vector databases, similarity search, recommendation systems, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), while also providing instruction on essential database operations using Chroma DB. By analyzing employee data and building a food search recommendation system using hands-on labs, participants will gain a deeper understanding of both recommendation systems and Chroma DB. Moreover, the module highlights the critical role vector databases and similarity searches play within RAG systems.

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