brainy/models/sentence-encoder/group1-shard1of1.bin
David Snelling 42571c5883 **feat(docs): add comprehensive documentation for model bundling and robust loading**
- Introduced new documentation files under `docs/`:
  - `model-bundling-analysis.md`: Provides detailed analysis of current, bundled, hybrid, and dynamic model loading approaches, including pros, cons, and recommendations.
  - `model-management.md`: Explains how Brainy manages Universal Sentence Encoder models, including setup, usage, and troubleshooting.
  - `optional-model-bundling.md`: Details the `@soulcraft/brainy-models` package for offline reliability with pre-bundled models.

- Added `src/utils/robustModelLoader.ts`:
  - Implements enhanced model loading with retry mechanisms, timeout handling, fallback URLs, and optional local model bundling.
  - Supports Node.js and browser environments with exponential backoff logic.

- Key Updates:
  - **Hybrid Loading Strategy**: Recommended for balancing reliability and flexibility via hybrid online/offline mechanisms.
  - **Enhanced Fallback Scenarios**: Robust loader improves network-dependent reliability for embedding workflows.
  - **Offline Reliability Support**: Optional model bundling eliminates dependency on external services, supporting air-gapped and edge environments.

**Purpose**: Introduce a hybrid model loading approach with robust options for
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