Introduction
to Qdrant and Its Use in WebVeta
Qdrant is an open-source vector
similarity search engine designed for storing, managing, and efficiently
querying high-dimensional vector data. Unlike traditional
databases that handle structured data, Qdrant is built specifically for
unstructured data represented as vectors—such as text embeddings.
What is Qdrant?
Qdrant is a production-ready database
that provides a convenient API for storing, searching, and managing
“points”—each of which consists of a vector (a numerical representation of
data) and an optional payload (additional metadata).
These points are organized into collections, where each collection contains
vectors of the same dimensionality and uses a single distance metric to measure
similarity.
Key
Features of Qdrant
·
Vector Similarity Search: Qdrant excels at finding similar items
in large datasets by comparing vector distances, a process known as approximate
nearest neighbor (ANN) search.
·
Payload Filtering: Each vector can carry a JSON payload,
allowing you to filter search results based on metadata such as tags,
categories, or timestamps.
·
High Performance: Written in Rust, Qdrant is fast,
reliable, and can handle high throughput and real-time updates.
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Horizontal Scaling: Qdrant supports distributed
deployments, making it scalable for large-scale applications.
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Advanced Indexing: Uses HNSW (Hierarchical Navigable
Small World) graphs for efficient ANN search in high-dimensional spaces.
·
Hybrid Search: Combines semantic similarity with
structured filtering for more precise results.
How Qdrant Works
Qdrant organizes data into collections,
where each collection contains points. Each point is a vector with an optional
payload. When you perform a search, Qdrant uses the chosen distance metric
(such as cosine similarity) to find the most similar vectors to your query. You
can also filter results using the payload metadata, enabling complex, hybrid
queries that combine semantic similarity with business logic.
Storage
Options
·
In-memory: All vectors are stored in RAM for maximum speed, with disk
access only for persistence.
·
Memmap: Uses a memory-mapped file for storage, balancing speed and
memory usage[1].
Qdrant in WebVeta
WebVeta is a SaaS platform that leverages
Qdrant to power advanced search. By integrating Qdrant, WebVeta can efficiently
handle large volumes of unstructured data and content embeddings—and deliver
fast, accurate similarity searches.
Use Cases
in WebVeta
·
Semantic Search: Users can find relevant content by
searching for meaning rather than just keywords, thanks to Qdrant’s
vector-based search capabilities.
Using WebVeta
any website can have semantic search using 2 – 3 lines of plain HTML! WebVeta
uses multiple optimizations and multiple methods for increasing accuracy of
search.
Sign up -> https://webveta.alightservices.com/
Conclusion
Qdrant is a modern, scalable, and
efficient vector search engine that is well-suited for SaaS platforms like
WebVeta. Its ability to handle high-dimensional data, and scale horizontally
makes it an invaluable tool for building advanced search systems.
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