Weaviate topics
12 short topics in RAG Search and Knowledge Systems. Each one is a single focused exercise with a clear piece of evidence at the end.
12 topics, one exercise each.
Work through them in order, or jump to the one you need.
These are draft topic outlines (draft; instructor review pending). Full lessons follow after review; ask Ajay if you need a topic sooner.
- 01
Vector dimensions and representation
Demonstrate vector dimensions and representation in a focused Weaviate example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
Open micro-course → - 02
Embedding model compatibility
Demonstrate embedding model compatibility in a focused Weaviate example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
Open micro-course → - 03
Similarity metrics
Demonstrate similarity metrics in a focused Weaviate example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
Open micro-course → - 04
Vector index strategy
Demonstrate vector index strategy in a focused Weaviate example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
Open micro-course → - 05
Approximate retrieval tradeoffs
Demonstrate approximate retrieval tradeoffs in a focused Weaviate example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
Open micro-course → - 06
Metadata and payload filtering
Demonstrate metadata and payload filtering in a focused Weaviate example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
Open micro-course → - 07
Ingestion and update lifecycle
Demonstrate ingestion and update lifecycle in a focused Weaviate example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
Open micro-course → - 08
Retrieval permission boundaries
Demonstrate retrieval permission boundaries in a focused Weaviate example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
Open micro-course → - 09
Vector deletion and freshness
Demonstrate vector deletion and freshness in a focused Weaviate example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
Open micro-course → - 10
Retrieval recall evaluation
Demonstrate retrieval recall evaluation in a focused Weaviate example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
Open micro-course → - 11
Search latency and memory behavior
Demonstrate search latency and memory behavior in a focused Weaviate example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
Open micro-course → - 12
Retrieval application integration
Demonstrate retrieval application integration in a focused Weaviate example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
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