acknowledgments

Authoring a book requires countless hours of research and dedicated writing, especially on a rapidly evolving topic such as RAG, where new research emerges almost every week. This book would not have been possible without the unwavering love and support of my wife, Pallavi. Her encouragement and patience sustained me throughout this journey, and for that, I am eternally grateful.

I am deeply thankful to my co-founders, Jyotirmoy and Akash, and the entire team at Yarnit, who have significantly contributed to my understanding of RAG. The hands-on experiences of building real-world AI applications have undoubtedly enriched this book, making it a more valuable resource for readers.

I would also like to express my heartfelt gratitude to colleagues and mentors—Ashish Rishi, Satyakam Mohanty, Pradeepta Mishra, Megha John, Sandeep Acharya, Akshit Sharma, Vishal Sinha, and many others—for their insightful discussions and guidance over the years. Their perspectives have shaped my philosophy and approach to data science and AI.