ChromaDB: Syllabus

Mastering ChromaDB: Vector Databases and AI-Powered Search with Python

ChromaDB is a high-performance open-source vector database designed for AI-powered search, recommendation systems, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). This book provides a hands-on approach to building, managing, and optimizing vector search applications using ChromaDB with Python. Covering 90% practical implementation, this book ensures readers master ChromaDB for real-world AI-driven applications.

Module 1: Introduction to Vector Databases and ChromaDB

  • What are vector databases?
  • Use cases: AI search, recommendation engines, and embeddings
  • Why ChromaDB? Key features and advantages
  • Setting up ChromaDB with Python

Module 2: Understanding Vector Embeddings

  • Basics of vector embeddings in AI applications
  • Generating embeddings using OpenAI, Hugging Face, and TensorFlow
  • Storing embeddings in ChromaDB
  • Optimizing embeddings for different search tasks

Module 3: Storing and Querying Data in ChromaDB

  • Creating and managing collections in ChromaDB
  • Inserting, updating, and deleting vector data
  • Querying ChromaDB using similarity search
  • Implementing filtering and metadata-based retrieval

Module 4: Indexing and Performance Optimization

  • Understanding nearest neighbor search techniques
  • Indexing strategies for large-scale vector datasets
  • Configuring ChromaDB for high-speed retrieval
  • Optimizing storage and memory usage

Module 5: ChromaDB for AI-Powered Search and Recommendations

  • Implementing semantic search with ChromaDB
  • Building a recommendation engine using vector similarity
  • Enhancing search relevance with hybrid filtering
  • Personalizing user experiences with AI-driven retrieval

Module 6: Integrating ChromaDB with Machine Learning Models

  • Using ChromaDB with natural language processing (NLP)
  • Fine-tuning embedding models for domain-specific searches
  • Implementing retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) with LLMs
  • Combining ChromaDB with TensorFlow, PyTorch, and LangChain

Module 7: Deploying ChromaDB in Production

  • Running ChromaDB as a standalone service
  • Deploying ChromaDB on cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Containerizing ChromaDB with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Implementing monitoring and logging for production systems

Module 8: Security and Access Control

  • Implementing role-based access control (RBAC) in ChromaDB
  • Encrypting vector data at rest and in transit
  • Securing API endpoints for AI-powered applications
  • Best practices for compliance and data privacy

Hands-On Projects

Project 1: Building a Semantic Search Engine with ChromaDB

  • Generate text embeddings using OpenAI or Hugging Face models
  • Store and retrieve documents with semantic search
  • Implement metadata-based filtering for relevance ranking

Project 2: AI-Powered Product Recommendation System

  • Use ChromaDB to store customer and product embeddings
  • Implement vector similarity for personalized recommendations
  • Optimize ranking with hybrid filtering techniques

Project 3: Implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for LLMs

  • Store domain-specific knowledge in ChromaDB
  • Enhance LLM responses with context-aware retrieval
  • Integrate ChromaDB with LangChain for intelligent query expansion

Project 4: Deploying a Large-Scale AI Search System

  • Scale ChromaDB for real-time high-throughput queries
  • Deploy ChromaDB in a cloud environment with Kubernetes
  • Implement load balancing and caching for optimized performance

Project 5: Real-Time Vector Search in Edge AI Applications

  • Deploy ChromaDB for real-time search in IoT and edge devices
  • Implement fast query execution with optimized indexing
  • Secure and encrypt vector storage for privacy compliance

References