1 Intro to enterprise RAG
This chapter covers
- Introducing Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Understanding the difference between Naive RAG and Enterprise RAG
- Exploring why businesses need Enterprise RAG
- Showcasing real-world use cases of RAG in action
NOTE
If you are already familiar with RAG, you may want to skip to Chapter 3.
Have you ever wished for a magic helper who could give you the exact information you need, exactly when you need it, without any hassle? Let me tell you about my assistant, Raginald. He's not just any helper; he's incredibly quick and always knows precisely where to find what I'm looking for.
One day, I casually asked, "Raginald, could you please tell me how much Product XYZ costs?" Without missing a beat, he dashed downstairs to the archives. He ran through a maze of dusty shelves filled with old books. He reached for one specific volume, flipped it open to the exact page, and found the price of Product XYZ. Moments later, he was back at my side, beaming with pride. "The price for Product XYZ is two dollars and forty-five cents," he said with a confident smile.
Wouldn't it be amazing if getting information was always that easy? Imagine having access to any data you need in seconds, without the usual stress. That's where Retrieval Augmented Generation, or RAG, comes into the picture. It's like having a digital Raginald who can access all your company's information instantly, without any physical limitations.