Definition
A rigid, single-path RAG architecture where the retrieval, augmentation, and generation components are tightly coupled into a linear execution flow. While easy to deploy, it lacks the flexibility to independently scale or swap components like rerankers or specific embedding models without re-engineering the entire pipeline.
Refers to the pipeline's architectural structure, not the size of the underlying Large Language Model.
"A single-piece combo meal where the main dish, side, and drink are served in one fused container and cannot be swapped individually."
Conceptual Overview
A rigid, single-path RAG architecture where the retrieval, augmentation, and generation components are tightly coupled into a linear execution flow. While easy to deploy, it lacks the flexibility to independently scale or swap components like rerankers or specific embedding models without re-engineering the entire pipeline.
Disambiguation
Refers to the pipeline's architectural structure, not the size of the underlying Large Language Model.
Visual Analog
A single-piece combo meal where the main dish, side, and drink are served in one fused container and cannot be swapped individually.