Mastering Drupal AI: In-depth Class with Marcus Johansson and Sal Lakhani

Описание: In this detailed demo, Marcus showcases how to utilize AI and vector databases effectively within Drupal Forge. Learn how the AI search works, how to set it up, and how to customize it for your own content. Marcus discusses key elements including setting up PostgreSQL with PG Vector, creating and managing AI indexes, integrating chatbot assistants, and optimizing semantic search to greatly enhance your site's search capabilities. This comprehensive walkthrough is perfect for anyone interested in leveraging advanced AI-powered search functionality in Drupal.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro and Overview
00:25 Setting Up AI Demo on Drupal Forge
01:32 Understanding Pre-Indexed Modules and Search
02:28 AI Smart Search vs. Pre-indexed Search
03:20 Vector Database Setup and Exploration
05:10 Agentic Search and Naive RAG Explained
07:06 Example: Finding Modules with Semantic Meaning
09:20 Fine-Tuning AI Search Parameters
11:00 Practical Example: One-Time Login Module
12:10 Installation and Configuration of Vector DB
14:18 Challenges with Data Persistence and Service Files
16:14 Creating a Custom Vector Database
17:28 Configuring Search API and Embeddings
20:32 Adjusting Chunk Sizes and Embedding Strategies
24:27 Advanced Indexing Options for Drupal
27:12 Contextual Content and Filterable Attributes
29:11 Integrating Search API with AI Search
31:18 Setting Up an AI Assistant for Drupal
33:24 Connecting Chatbot UI and AI Assistant
34:16 Enhancing Drupal Search with AI Boost
37:20 Summary of Indexing and Search Connection Steps
39:05 Future Improvements and Production Considerations
41:34 Pros and Cons of Chatbots vs. Semantic Search
44:14 Managing Costs and Credits for AI Use
47:16 Data Privacy and Model Selection Considerations
51:10 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

Ref Zoom: 20250723 AI Demo with Marcus

Credits:
Marcus Johansson from https://freelygive.io/
Sal Lakhani from https://www.drupalforge.org/
Justin Keiser from https://modelaircraft.org/
Infrastructure, tooling, and AI provider by https://devpanel.com/

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