An embedding pipeline is a data product: model choice, preprocessing, vector geometry, indexing, and evaluation have to stay aligned.
Version the representation
Record the embedding model, preprocessing rules, dimensionality, and generation date. Changing any of these can make an existing index incompatible.
Check neighborhoods
Inspect nearest neighbors on a small labeled set. A vector can be mathematically valid while producing semantically useless neighbors.
Protect the retrieval contract
Define the distance function, expected dimensionality, metadata requirements, and freshness policy before choosing the index.
Plan migration
When the embedding model changes, rebuild or shadow the index, evaluate the new geometry, and switch deliberately instead of mixing generations.
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