AI Terminology
/Intermediate
Weaviate
Definition
An open-source, AI-native vector database that specializes in hybrid search, combining traditional keyword search with vector semantic search.
Explain Like I'm New
A powerful vector database you can run on your own servers. Its superpower is that it doesn't just look for 'meaning' (vectors), it also looks for exact 'keywords' (like an old search engine), and blends the results together for maximum accuracy.
Real World Example
An enterprise with strict data privacy laws cannot upload its documents to Pinecone's cloud. They deploy Weaviate locally on their own private servers to build a highly secure RAG system.
Common Use Cases
- •Hybrid Search
- •Self-hosted AI infrastructure
Interview Questions
basic
- Can Weaviate be hosted locally on a developer's laptop using Docker?
intermediate
- What is 'Hybrid Search' in Weaviate?