RAG foundations
Retrieval quality matters more than model size. Get chunking, embeddings, and indexing right first.
Make it reliable
- Evaluate with grounded test sets and automated scoring.
- Guardrails: prompt patterns, filters, red‑teaming, and cost caps.
- Latency budgets and caching for UX.
Production tips
Instrument everything: queries, retrieval hits, cost, and user feedback loops for continuous improvement.