write-you-a-vector-db
A Vector Database Tutorial over CMU-DB's BusTub system
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write-you-a-vector-db is a C++ based educational project for building vector databases using the BusTub framework from CMU-DB's academic research. It lacks detailed licensing information.
Good fit when
- When you aim to gain hands-on experience with implementing a vector database through an academic and instructive approach, utilizing the BusTub system from CMU-DB as the underlying technology.
- For educational purposes or learning advanced concepts related to vector databases in C++, leveraging a well-established educational tool provided by a respected academic institution.
Avoid when
- If you require a production-ready vector database solution, as this is primarily a tutorial and not intended for direct deployment scenarios.
- When detailed licensing information is necessary for your project's compliance requirements, because the license of write-you-a-vector-db is unknown.
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git clone https://github.com/skyzh/write-you-a-vector-dbSimilar tools
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Overview
Teaches the development of a vector database using the BusTub system by CMU-DB.
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Write You a Vector Database This course has moved to Vector Database from Scratch . Source code and exercises Read the course
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