July 2023 Summaries

EdgeDB has introduced a new feature called "Ask AI" that allows users to interact with their documentation via a chat interface. This feature is backed by OpenAI's ChatGPT, an advanced language model capable of answering questions, writing essays, and simulating conversations. The integration of Ask AI aims to make it easier for users to find the information they need in EdgeDB's growing documentation. While not perfect, this tool can help users get on the right track more quickly than traditional search methods. The EdgeDB team is also working on implementing chat history and improving the UI for a better user experience.

EdgeDB has introduced "Ask AI," a feature that leverages OpenAI's ChatGPT to facilitate user interaction with its expanding documentation, providing automated responses to queries to enhance user experience. This tool complements the real-time, community-driven support offered by their Discord channel, aiming to streamline the process of finding information while acknowledging that AI responses may lack the contextual understanding a human can offer. The implementation of Ask AI involved the integration of word embeddings, supported by the pgvector extension in EdgeDB 3.0, to store and retrieve relevant documentation sections efficiently. The AI is programmed to prioritize responses found in the documentation, mitigating inaccuracies often associated with AI-generated content, and users are encouraged to report any incorrect answers to further refine the system. Future developments include incorporating chat history and continuous improvements to the UI and documentation, underscoring EdgeDB's commitment to providing a user-friendly and efficient database experience.