All posts with Tag retrieval-augmented generation

• 9/9/2026
• • RAG golden dataset
  • RAG evaluation
  • .NET
  • C#
  • retrieval-augmented generation
• 9 minute read

Golden Evaluation Sets for RAG: Synthetic Data, Human Calibration, and Drift

Build a trustworthy RAG golden dataset in .NET with versioned evidence, synthetic-case review, human sentinel calibration, and drift-driven refreshes.

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• 9/5/2026
• • RAG evaluation
  • RAG metrics
  • .NET
  • C#
  • retrieval-augmented generation
• 10 minute read

RAG Evaluation Metrics in .NET: Measure Retrieval and Grounding

Learn RAG evaluation metrics in .NET with Precision@K, Recall@K, MRR, nDCG, groundedness, and answer relevance for clearer, repeatable offline RAG diagnostics.

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• 9/1/2026
• • RAG
  • query transformation
  • .NET
  • C#
  • HyDE
  • retrieval-augmented generation
• 8 minute read

RAG Query Transformation in .NET: HyDE, Step-Back, and Decomposition

Learn RAG query transformation in .NET through baseline retrieval, HyDE, step-back abstraction, decomposition, candidate merging, and retrieval evaluation.

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• 8/15/2026
• • .NET
  • .NET 10
  • Articles
  • best logging library dotnet
  • C#
  • C# pipeline
  • Design Patterns
  • Dev Leader
  • Domain-Driven Design
  • embeddings
  • high throughput logging
  • Newsletter
  • nlog async dotnet
  • nlog asyncwrapper
  • nlog buffering
  • nlog configuration csharp
  • nlog filters
  • nlog log levels
  • nlog performance
  • nlog routing
  • nlog rules
  • nlog serilog comparison
  • nlog serilog dotnet
  • nlog vs serilog
  • pipeline pattern in C#
  • pipes and filters
  • RAG
  • retrieval-augmented generation
  • software architecture
  • Software Engineering Newsletter
  • Specification Pattern
  • structured logging csharp
  • Videos
  • Weekly Recap
• 5 minute read

Weekly Recap: NLog, AI Workflows, and C# Design Patterns [Aug 2026]

This week covers NLog performance and routing, practical C# design patterns, and a stable .NET architecture for RAG and embeddings. New videos dig into AI-assisted workflows, navigating large codebases, burnout, and the path beyond senior engineer.

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• 8/12/2026
• • RAG
  • embeddings
  • .NET
  • C#
  • retrieval-augmented generation
• 10 minute read

RAG and Embeddings in .NET: A Stable Architecture Guide

Learn a stable architecture for RAG and embeddings in .NET, connecting ingestion, retrieval, citations, authorization, evaluation, observability, and deletion.

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