Semantic Search PDF Files Locally using .NET / C# and Build5Nines.SharpVector

The ability to extract and semantically search through unstructured documents is becoming not just a convenience, but a necessity. This is especially true for software developers working with large repositories of technical documentation, compliance reports, or knowledge bases. In this article, we’ll explore how to build a semantic search solution…

23/04/2025 Article Bloggers Chris Pietschmann

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