Getting Started with Pgvector: A Guide for Developers Exploring Vector Databases

This guide explores the use of Pgvector, an extension of PostgreSQL that allows developers to store and query vector data. It covers setting up Pgvector, integrating it with PostgreSQL, using it for similarity searches, understanding its indexes and limitations, and comparing it with dedicated vector databases like Milvus and Zilliz. The article also discusses the advantages of using dedicated vector databases over traditional relational databases and provides benchmarking results to help developers choose the best solution for their projects.