Introduction to Pinecone Examples
The Pinecone Examples repository offers an insightful collection of sample applications and Jupyter Notebooks designed for hands-on learning and experimentation. This repository is essential for anyone interested in understanding and utilizing Pinecone's vector databases and various common artificial intelligence (AI) patterns, tools, and algorithms.
Types of Examples
The repository hosts two primary categories of examples:
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Production-Ready Examples: Located in the
./docsdirectory, these examples are regularly reviewed and supported by Pinecone’s engineering team. They are ideal for those seeking stable and reliable applications that can be directly adapted for production environments. -
Learning and Exploration Examples: Found in the
./learndirectory, these examples emphasize educational aspects and exploration. They are crafted and maintained by the Pinecone Developer Advocacy team and are perfect for individuals or teams looking to deepen their understanding of AI techniques and discover different application-building patterns.
Getting Started
For those new to these resources or needing guidance, the repository includes a Getting Started guide in the learn section. This guide provides detailed instructions and a walkthrough on setting up and operating a Jupyter Notebook in Google Colab, enabling users to experiment and explore the examples offered.
Feedback and Improvement
Pinecone encourages feedback from users working through the examples. Should users encounter any issues or confusion, they are invited to open a new issue to communicate their experiences and challenges.
Support and Community
For further assistance and in-depth reading, the following resources are available:
- Documentation: Offers comprehensive information regarding the functionalities and features of Pinecone.
- Support Forums: A platform where users can seek help, engage with the community, and discuss strategies and solutions.
Collaboration
Pinecone values community contributions to enhance and sustain this repository as a vital community resource. Contributors are encouraged to share their improvement ideas, fix typographical errors, or patch evident bugs. For more significant or intricate changes, contributors should start by opening a new issue to discuss proposed changes with the team before investing extensive time and effort.
By being a part of this collaborative environment, contributors can help evolve these examples into even more beneficial and robust resources for all users engaged in AI and vector database learning and application.