RAG: from dumb implementation to serious results by Guillaume Laforge

Embarking on your RAG journey may seem effortless, but achieving satisfying results often proves challenging. Inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated answers, suboptimal document retrieval, and poor text chunking can quickly dampen your initial enthusiasm.In this session, we'll leverage LangChain4j to elevate your RAG implementations. We'll explore:Advanced Chunking Strategies: Optimize document segmentation for improved context and relevance.Query Refinement Techniques: Expand and compress queries to enhance retrieval accuracy.Metadata Filtering: Leverage metadata to pinpoint the most relevant documents.Document Reranking: Reorder retrieved documents for optimal result presentation.Data Lifecycle Management: Implement processes to maintain data freshness and relevance.Evaluation and Presentation: Assess the effectiveness of your RAG pipeline and deliver results that meet user expectations.Join us as we transform your simplistic RAG experience from one of frustration to delight your users with meaningful and accurate answers.