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Creating AI Applications using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

Learn how to give your large language model the powers of retrieval with RAG, and build a RAG app with Streamlit and ChromaDB.

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  • Skill level

    Intermediate
  • Time to complete

    Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary
     
    2 hours
  • Prerequisites

    2 courses
     
    We suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Creating AI Applications using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG):
    • Intro to OpenAI API
    • Learn Prompt Engineering

About this course

Unlock the full potential of large language models (LLMs) by integrating external data sources through Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG). This course will teach you to build AI systems that can search, retrieve, and cite information from documents, enabling more reliable and context-aware responses. You’ll also learn how to create advanced AI-powered search applications with Streamlit and ChromaDB. Ideal for learners with a basic understanding of Python and machine learning concepts.

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Skills you'll gain

  • Compare semantic similarity across large datasets with embeddings models

  • Engineer effective RAG prompts that allow you to chat with your data

  • Build a RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) app using Streamlit, Chroma and OpenAI

Syllabus

3 lessons • 3 quizzes
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Meet the creator of the course
Joe Holmes
Curriculum Developer at Codecademy
Joe Holmes is a Curriculum Developer in AI/ML for Codecademy.

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Frequently asked questions about Creating AI Applications using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

  • Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) is a technique used to supplement AI applications with an external knowledge source. RAG allows an AI app to ask questions about various forms of uploaded text data and get a verifiable, cited answer.

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