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Eduard van Valkenburg 003cc4c010 Python: Feature python vector stores preb (#12271)
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Overhaul of the VectorStores to get it matching with dotnet and the
latest development there.

Closes: 
- #11938 
- #11598 
- #11597
- #11517 
- #10561 
- #10391 
- #9911 
- #9892 
- #10867 

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Many changes, some highlights:
- Moved from different vector fields types, to a single with a enum
first VectorStoreField()
- Renamed several items
- Made embeddinggenerrator a part of the vector field spec and do
automatic vectorization from there or from the same param on a
collection
- Adds hybrid search using the same setup
- Removed the intermediate TextSeachVectorSearch object need, by
allowing `create_search_function` directly on a collection

Will write out full changes in a migration guide in the docs.

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Semantic Kernel Samples

Type Description
getting_started Take this step by step tutorial to get started with Semantic Kernel and get introduced to the key concepts.
getting_started_with_agents Take this step by step tutorial to get started with Semantic Kernel Agents and get introduced to the key concepts.
getting_started_with_processes Take this step by step tutorial to get started with Semantic Kernel Processes and get introduced to the key concepts.
concepts This section contains focused samples which illustrate all of the concepts included in Semantic Kernel.
demos Look here to find a sample which demonstrate how to use many of Semantic Kernel features.
learn_resources Code snippets that are related to online documentation sources like Microsoft Learn, DevBlogs and others