Category: Application Design
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A Guide to Vector Search
What is Vector Search? Developers are flocking to vector search to make their applications more adaptive to their users. As the term search implies, vector search is for finding and comparing objects using a…
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An Overview of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
What Is Retrieval-Augmented Generation? There’s no doubt that large language models (LLMs) have transformed natural language processing, but at times, they can be inconsistent, random, or even plain wrong in the responses they deliver…
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What are Vector Embeddings?
Vector embeddings are a critical component in machine learning that convert “high-dimensional” information, such as text or images, into a structured vector space. This process enables the ability to process and identify related data…
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Data Analysis Methods: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Techniques
Data analysis is a crucial step in extracting meaningful insights from collected data. Two common approaches to analyzing data are qualitative and quantitative analysis. Each method offers different techniques for interpreting and understanding your…
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A Guide to Generative AI Development
This blog post will provide you with insights and best practices for developing generative AI solutions. By the end of this guide, you’ll have a clear understanding of what generative AI entails, how it…
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Large Language Models Explained
What is a Large Language Model (LLM)? A large language model (LLM) is an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm trained on large amounts of text data to create natural language outputs. These models have become…
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What Is Data Analysis? Types, Methods, and Tools for Research
Data analysis is the process of cleaning, transforming, and interpreting data to uncover insights, patterns, and trends. It plays a crucial role in decision making, problem solving, and driving innovation across various domains. This…
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Couchbase & Enabling Free Programming Bootcamps
Here at Couchbase, we know that one of the most important developer tools is access to ongoing high quality technical education. As Couchbase works great with web technologies and applications, we wanted to see…
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Manage 429 RateLimit Errors with Spring WebClient
I have recently taken over the maintenance of a Spring Boot project. This project has some RateLimit errors in the logs when the app was contacting a remote REST API. Turns out that this…
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Couchbase Capella Columnar Adds Real-time Data Analytics Service
Capella’s new columnar service adds real-time data analysis to help organizations build modern, real-time adaptive applications. Today, at AWS re:Invent, Couchbase announced the Capella columnar service, a new, real-time data analytics service to our…
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The Benefits of Building a DevOps Environment
In this article, we’ll provide a clear understanding of DevOps, break down terminology and concepts associated with it, review the benefits and challenges of adoption, and go over the steps to adopting a DevOps…
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GenAI: A New Tool in the Developer Toolbox
Developers craft software that both delight consumers and deliver innovative applications for enterprise users. This craft requires more than just churning out heaps of code; it embodies a process of observing, noticing, interviewing, brainstorming,…