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Together, these enable queries that simultaneously filter by category, boost certain brands, search within a price or discount range, and semantically find similar colors—all in a single, efficient query.
Simplified Architecture
By deploying multiple indexes within one system, Couchbase minimizes data movement and stitching complexity, enabling seamless, real-time hybrid searches essential for modern applications.
Extending Hybrid Search to Various Topologies
Edge and On-Device Search
Hybrid search isn’t limited to centralized data centers; it extends to edge and mobile devices. Embedded, lightweight embedding models (e.g., quantized or compressed) can run on local devices via Couchbase Light, offering real-time, offline search capabilities.