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How Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Works — and Why It Still Matters in 2025
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How Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Works — and Why It Still Matters in 2025

In a world where AI models can process millions of tokens in a single context window, does Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) still matter? Yes — and here’s why it’s more essential than ever.

Amaya Birek
8/25/2025
11 min read
Understanding Context Windows in Large Language Models: A Beginner's Guide
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Understanding Context Windows in Large Language Models: A Beginner's Guide

Learn what context windows are, why they matter in Large Language Models, and how they affect tasks like chatbots, document analysis, and RAG pipelines.

Amaya Birek
8/21/2025
10 min read
So, What is RAG?
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So, What is RAG?

A beginner-friendly introduction to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and why it matters in the world of AI.

Amaya Birek
8/21/2025
3 min read
How Large Language Models Work: Understanding Attention and Transformers
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How Large Language Models Work: Understanding Attention and Transformers

A clear, intuitive explanation of how LLMs like GPT-4 and GPT-5 actually work under the hood — with a special focus on the attention mechanism that lets them understand context.

Amaya Birek
8/26/2025
4 min read
A Developer’s Guide to Running Local OpenSource LLMs and Planning Capacity
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A Developer’s Guide to Running Local OpenSource LLMs and Planning Capacity

A complete primer for developers moving from SaaS APIs like OpenAI to running open-source LLMs locally and in the cloud. Learn what models your MacBook can handle, how to size for RAG pipelines, and how GPU servers change the economics.

Amaya Birek
8/23/2025
10 min read
Build Your Own Quiz Master AI: A Complete Beginner's Guide to Local RAG Pipelines
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Build Your Own Quiz Master AI: A Complete Beginner's Guide to Local RAG Pipelines

Understand the five essential components of a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipeline and how they work together to make AI smarter, faster, and more reliable.

Amaya Birek
8/23/2025
10 min read

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