EventsGenAI Learnathon · May 8, 2025
GenAI Learnathon: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) 101
Rangle hosted a live, hands-on technical session showing developers and tech leaders how Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) works by building one. Front-end devs, back-end architects, and tech leaders exploring GenAI strategy left with tangible skills and fresh insights into applying GenAI in their workflows.
This event happened on May 2025. We're not running it again, but you're welcome to ask us about hosting one for your team. Get in touch.
Who it was for
- Developers (Front-end, Back-end, Full-stack): built a basic RAG system from scratch with step-by-step guidance and hands-on coding challenges.
- Tech Leaders (CTOs, Heads of Engineering): saw what it takes to integrate RAG into a stack, with the architecture and trade-offs in plain view.
- Curious with Technical Skills: not ready to code? Followed along with the walkthrough and Q&A to level up GenAI fluency.
What attendees learned
- The core components of RAG systems and how they interact.
- How to build a working RAG pipeline using tools like Vercel and Cursor.
- Where GenAI fits in modern development workflows and how to spot opportunities for automation.
Agenda
- 15 min: Setup & tutorial.
- 45 min: Self-paced hands-on challenges increasing in complexity (beginner to advanced).
- 30 min: Live Q&A and 1:1 support from experienced tech leads who recently built an AI proof-of-concept for Nike.
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