RT Avi Chawla (@_avichawla)Vector Index vs Vector Database, clearly explained!Devs typically use these terms interchangeably.But understanding this distinction is necessary since it leads to problems down the line.Here's how to think about it:A vector index is basically a search algorithm.You give it vectors, it organizes them into something searchable (like HNSW), and it finds similar items fast. FAISS is another example.But here's the thing.That's all it does. It doesn't handle storage, it doesn't filter ...

Vector Index vs Vector Database, clearly explained!Devs typically use these terms interchangeably.But understanding this distinction is necessary since it leads to problems down the line.Here's how to think about it:A vector index is basically a search algorithm.You give it vectors, it organizes them into something searchable (like HNSW), and it finds similar items fast. FAISS is another example.But here's the thing.That's all it does. It doesn't handle storage, it doesn't filter by metadata, and it doesn't ...