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SQL Database
The Ground Truth Layer
Analogy: The Card Catalog
You ask the librarian for exactly: "Books over 500 pages, published before 2026."
The system uses strict, rigid logic. If a book has 499 pages, it is ignored entirely. It is perfect for exact numbers, dates, and strict business rules.
$20k03-15C_10
$15k03-16C_41
$8k04-01C_09
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Vector Database
The Business Experience Layer
Analogy: The Librarian's Brain
You ask the librarian: "Do you have anything about growing a marketing agency?"
The system understands intent and related concepts. It finds books on "advertising," "B2B growth," and "client acquisition" because they share the same conceptual neighborhood.