Steven Granata

Steven Granata

Systems Administrator
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As a Systems Administrator, I ensure every server, network, and system runs smoothly. I manage configurations, troubleshoot issues, handle backups, and secure infrastructure. I love keeping everything stable, efficient, and reliable so teams can focus on their work without worrying about downtime or technical problems.

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5d ago

Are we over-engineering AI memory? (Markdown vs. Vector DBs for small datasets)

Hey makers!

Lately, I ve been looking closely at how independent builders and small teams are managing AI knowledge bases. It feels like the default "industry standard" is to immediately reach for a complex RAG pipeline and a heavy, paid Vector Database.

But I'm starting to wonder if we are over-engineering this for 90% of standard use cases.

Vector DBs are incredibly powerful for massive scale, but for smaller or non-massive datasets, they can be expensive, complex to query, and act as complete black boxes. If a search returns a weird chunk, diagnosing it is often a nightmare.

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