Add table quantization option for pgvector #427
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This PR adds a table quantization option for pgvector.
Quantizing data as it is loaded enables storage savings if the original float vectors do not need to be preserved for other purposes. For example, halfvec quantization could be used in both the table and index, reducing the size of the table and eliminating the need for conversions.
table_quantization_type supports the same quantization options as quantization type: none, halfvec, bit.
Most combinations of the two options are supported, with some exceptions.