Step By Step Build Your RAG
9 logs in this series, ordered for step-by-step reading.
Step By Step Build Your RAG Series
<- HomeStep By Step Build Your RAG: System Overview
A short overview of the full RAG build path, from why RAG is needed to indexing, retrieval, reranking, LLM design, and debugging.
RAG Parsing and Structure Design
A practical introduction to parsing and why structured data design improves RAG retrieval, generation, and debugging.
RAG Chunking Strategies
A practical guide to common RAG chunking strategies and how to choose the right one based on document type and retrieval behavior.
RAG Metadata Design
A practical explanation of metadata, how it differs from structure, and why it improves retrieval, filtering, tracing, and debugging in RAG systems.
RAG Vector Database Selection
A practical guide to choosing a suitable vector database for storing embeddings, metadata, and retrieval-ready RAG data.
RAG Retrieval Strategies
A practical comparison of common RAG retrieval strategies and how to choose the right one based on data type and query behavior.
RAG Reranking
A practical introduction to reranking in RAG systems, why it is different from retrieval, and when to add it.
RAG LLM Prompt Design
A practical guide to designing LLM prompts for RAG systems so answers stay grounded, scoped, traceable, and stable.
RAG Debugging System Design
A practical guide to designing a RAG debugging system that can locate failures across indexing, retrieval, reranking, and LLM generation.