Top Use Cases for Text, Vector, and Hybrid Search

The blog post discusses various search methods such as text, vector, hybrid, and AI-powered search. Text search is a traditional method that allows users to find specific information within a large set of data by entering keywords or phrases. It is suitable for queries requiring exact matches where the overarching meaning isn't critical. Vector search, on the other hand, helps solve the challenge of providing relevant results even when the user may not know what they're looking for. It converts any type of media or content into a vector using machine learning algorithms and then searches to find results similar to the target term. Semantic search focuses on meaning and prioritizes user intent by deciphering not just what users type but why they're searching, in order to provide more accurate and context-oriented search results. Hybrid search combines the strengths of text search with the advanced capabilities of vector search to deliver more accurate and relevant search results. It shines in scenarios where there's a need for both precision (where text search excels) and recall (where vector search excels), and where user queries can vary from simple to complex, including both keyword and natural language queries.