Stop Using Fixed-Size Chunking for RAG #rag #machinelearning #llm

Shane | LLM Implementation · Beginner ·🧠 Large Language Models ·4mo ago

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Highlights the limitations of fixed-size chunking in RAG search

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Fixed-size chunking cuts words, splits rows, and breaks context at the chunk boundary. There's a better default. 📚 Full tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbXlqjk8cZ4 This is from Module 2 of a 10-part RAG course. 📋 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0G6--HT7Yq_sxLFyWFWL6KHYWlosspj_ 💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/KpnJQbgpjt
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