Definition
The operational framework for automating the lifecycle of Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines, integrating continuous data ingestion, embedding versioning, and automated retrieval evaluation (e.g., RAGAS) into CI/CD workflows. It addresses the architectural trade-off between real-time data freshness and the computational cost/latency of frequent vector re-indexing.
Distinguished from standard DevOps by its focus on non-deterministic outputs and the continuous synchronization of external knowledge bases with vector embeddings.
"A living library where robots automatically re-index the entire catalog and update shelf labels every time a new book is published or an old one is edited."
- LLMOps(Parent Framework)
- Vector Database(Core Component)
- Embedding Drift(Monitoring Target)
- Continuous Ingestion(Core Process)
Conceptual Overview
The operational framework for automating the lifecycle of Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines, integrating continuous data ingestion, embedding versioning, and automated retrieval evaluation (e.g., RAGAS) into CI/CD workflows. It addresses the architectural trade-off between real-time data freshness and the computational cost/latency of frequent vector re-indexing.
Disambiguation
Distinguished from standard DevOps by its focus on non-deterministic outputs and the continuous synchronization of external knowledge bases with vector embeddings.
Visual Analog
A living library where robots automatically re-index the entire catalog and update shelf labels every time a new book is published or an old one is edited.