A stylized graph of nodes and edges representing an HNSW index

Building a HNSW Vector Index from Scratch in Python

Learn to build a HNSW‑based vector index from scratch, demonstrating systems skills that catch hiring managers’ eyes.

September 19, 2026 · 4 min · 821 words · martinuke0
A sleek Python code editor with a RAG pipeline diagram.

Build a Pure‑Python Hybrid RAG Engine with BM25, HNSW, and Cross‑Encoder Reranking

Learn to stitch together BM25, HNSW, and a miniature GPT‑2 model in pure Python for a standout RAG project.

September 18, 2026 · 8 min · 1568 words · martinuke0
Abstract representation of a graph of vectors

Building a HNSW Vector Index from Scratch in Python

This guide walks you through building a hierarchical navigable small world vector index in pure Python. You’ll learn brute‑force construction, greedy graph search, and how to extend it for production.

September 16, 2026 · 3 min · 546 words · martinuke0
HNSW graph visualization

From Scratch: Building an HNSW Vector Index in Pure Python

Build a working HNSW vector index in pure Python to showcase systems engineering skills to hiring managers.

September 12, 2026 · 9 min · 1848 words · martinuke0
A visualization of vector embeddings organized in an HNSW graph structure with clustered partitions

Building a Pure-Python HNSW Index with IVF Clustering and Brute-Force Rescoring

A hands-on guide to building a pure-Python HNSW index with IVF clustering and brute-force rescoring. Learn how approximate vector similarity search works under the hood and create a portfolio project that signals deep systems expertise to hiring managers.

September 9, 2026 · 13 min · 2668 words · martinuke0
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