# Quick primer video describing RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) **URL:** \ **Category:** Education\ **Created:** [October 1, 2024, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/quick-primer-video-describing-rag-retrieval-augmented-generation/211 "2024-10-01T14:36:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jonasrosland](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/community.vastdata.com/jonasrosland/32/1_2.png) [@jonasrosland](https://community.vastdata.com/u/jonasrosland)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2024, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/quick-primer-video-describing-rag-retrieval-augmented-generation/211/1 "2024-10-01T14:36:58Z")
Here’s a short and neat video by Don Woodlock, explaining RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) with a great “real-world” example. It’s a great way to understand what RAG does, without diving too deep into the technical aspects. Check it out! [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/thecosmosai/original/1X/92467901064d3ad0b1ab7c5ce2519c13a8cf81a9.jpeg "What is RAG? (Retrieval Augmented Generation)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u47GtXwePms) ---
**Author:** ![angelsandflowers](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/community.vastdata.com/angelsandflowers/32/420_2.png) [@angelsandflowers](https://community.vastdata.com/u/angelsandflowers)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2024, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/quick-primer-video-describing-rag-retrieval-augmented-generation/211/2 "2024-10-08T13:26:22Z")
I like this short video. I’ll use it with my customers and partners! ---
**Author:** ![jonasrosland](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/community.vastdata.com/jonasrosland/32/1_2.png) [@jonasrosland](https://community.vastdata.com/u/jonasrosland)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2024, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/quick-primer-video-describing-rag-retrieval-augmented-generation/211/3 "2024-10-08T13:35:15Z")
Nice! I think it’s a great quick explainer video for anyone learning 🙂