RAG: From Dumb Implementation to Serious Results - Optimizing Retrieval-Augmented Generation

Discover how to elevate your Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) implementations from basic to advanced in this 56-minute conference talk by Guillaume Laforge at Devoxx. Learn to overcome common challenges such as inaccurate answers, poor document retrieval, and ineffective text chunking using LangChain4j. Explore advanced chunking strategies, query refinement techniques, metadata filtering, and document reranking to enhance retrieval accuracy and relevance. Gain insights into data lifecycle management for maintaining fresh and relevant information. Understand how to evaluate your RAG pipeline's effectiveness and present results that meet user expectations. Transform your RAG experience from frustration to user delight with meaningful and accurate answers.

RAG: from dumb implementation to serious results by Guillaume Laforge