{"id":66340,"date":"2025-02-03T16:54:33","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T16:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/analytics\/autorag-optimizing-rag-pipelines-with-open-source-automl\/"},"modified":"2025-02-03T16:54:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T16:54:33","slug":"autorag-optimizing-rag-pipelines-with-open-source-automl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=66340","title":{"rendered":"AutoRAG: Optimizing RAG Pipelines with Open-Source AutoML"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-start\">\n<p>In recent months, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.analyticsvidhya.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/retrieval-augmented-generation-rag-in-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Retrieval-Augmented Generation<\/a> (RAG) has skyrocketed in popularity as a powerful technique for combining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.analyticsvidhya.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/an-introduction-to-large-language-models-llms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">large language models <\/a>with external knowledge. However, choosing the right RAG pipeline\u2014indexing, embedding models, chunking method, question answering approach\u2014can be daunting. With countless possible configurations, how can you be sure which pipeline is best for your data and your use case? That\u2019s where AutoRAG comes in.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learning-objectives\">Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the fundamentals of AutoRAG and how it automates RAG pipeline optimization.<\/li>\n<li>Learn how AutoRAG systematically evaluates different RAG configurations for your data.<\/li>\n<li>Explore the key features of AutoRAG, including data creation, pipeline experimentation, and deployment.<\/li>\n<li>Gain hands-on experience with a step-by-step walkthrough of setting up and using AutoRAG.<\/li>\n<li>Discover how to deploy the best-performing RAG pipeline using AutoRAG\u2019s automated workflow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>This article was published as a part of the\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.analyticsvidhya.com\/datahack\/blogathon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><strong>Data Science Blogathon.<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-autorag\">What is AutoRAG?<\/h2>\n<p>AutoRAG is an open-source, automated machine learning (AutoML) tool focused on RAG. It systematically tests and evaluates different RAG pipeline components on your own dataset to determine which configuration performs best for your use case. By automatically running experiments (and handling tasks like data creation, chunking, QA dataset generation, and pipeline deployments), AutoRAG saves you time and hassle.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-autorag\">Why AutoRAG?<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Numerous RAG pipelines and modules<\/b>: There are many possible ways to configure a RAG system\u2014different text chunking sizes, embeddings, prompt templates, retriever modules, etc.<\/li>\n<li><b>Time-consuming experimentation<\/b>: Manually testing every pipeline on your own data is cumbersome. Most people never do it, meaning they could be missing out on better performance or faster inference.<\/li>\n<li><b>Tailored for your data and use case<\/b>: Generic benchmarks may not reflect how well a pipeline will perform on your unique corpus. AutoRAG removes guesswork by letting you evaluate on real or synthetic QA pairs derived from your own data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-features\">Key Features<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Data Creation<\/b>: AutoRAG lets you create RAG evaluation data from your own raw documents, PDF files, or other text sources. Simply upload your files, parse them into raw.parquet, chunk them into corpus.parquet, and generate QA datasets automatically.<\/li>\n<li><b>Optimization<\/b>: AutoRAG automates running experiments (hyperparameter tuning, pipeline selection, etc.) to discover the best RAG pipeline for your data. It measures metrics like accuracy, relevance, and factual correctness against your QA dataset to pinpoint the highest-performing setup.<\/li>\n<li><b>Deployment<\/b>: Once you\u2019ve identified the best pipeline, AutoRAG makes deployment straightforward. A single YAML configuration can deploy the optimal pipeline in a Flask server or another environment of your choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-built-with-gradio-on-hugging-face-spaces\">Built With Gradio on Hugging Face Spaces<\/h3>\n<p>AutoRAG\u2019s user-friendly interface is built using Gradio, and it\u2019s easy to try out on <a href=\"https:\/\/huggingface.co\/spaces\/AutoRAG\/AutoRAG-data-creation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hugging Face Spaces<\/a>. The interactive GUI means you don\u2019t need deep technical expertise to run these experiments\u2014just follow the steps to upload data, pick parameters, and generate results.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-autorag-optimizes-rag-pipelines\">How AutoRAG Optimizes RAG Pipelines<\/h2>\n<p>With your QA dataset in hand, AutoRAG can automatically:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Test multiple retriever types<\/b> (e.g., vector-based, keyword, hybrid).<\/li>\n<li><b>Explore different chunk sizes<\/b> and overlap strategies.<\/li>\n<li><b>Evaluate embedding models<\/b> (e.g., OpenAI embeddings, Hugging Face transformers).<\/li>\n<li><b>Tune prompt templates<\/b> to see which yields the most accurate or relevant answers.<\/li>\n<li>Measure performance against your QA dataset using metrics like Exact Match, F1 score, or custom domain-specific metrics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once the experiments are complete, you\u2019ll have:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>A ranked list of pipeline configurations<\/b> sorted by performance metrics.<\/li>\n<li><b>Clear insights<\/b> into which modules or parameters yield the best results for your data.<\/li>\n<li><b>An automatically generated best pipeline<\/b> that you can deploy directly from AutoRAG.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-deploying-the-best-rag-pipeline\">Deploying the Best RAG Pipeline<\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to go live, AutoRAG streamlines deployment:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Single YAML configuration<\/b>: Generate a YAML file describing your pipeline components (retriever, embedder, generator model, etc.).<\/li>\n<li><b>Run on a Flask server<\/b>: Host your best pipeline on a local or cloud-based Flask app for easy integration with your existing software stack.<\/li>\n<li><b>Gradio\/Hugging Face Spaces<\/b>: Alternatively, deploy on Hugging Face Spaces with a Gradio interface for a <b>no-fuss, interactive demo<\/b> of your pipeline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-use-autorag\">Why Use AutoRAG?<\/h2>\n<p>Let us now see that why you should try AutoRAG:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Save time<\/b> by letting AutoRAG handle the heavy lifting of evaluating multiple RAG configurations.<\/li>\n<li><b>Improve performance<\/b> with a pipeline optimized for your unique data and needs.<\/li>\n<li><b>Seamless integration<\/b> with Gradio on Hugging Face Spaces for quick demos or production deployments.<\/li>\n<li><b>Open source<\/b> and community-driven, so you can customize or extend it to match your exact requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>AutoRAG is already trending on GitHub\u2014join the community and see how this tool can revolutionize your RAG workflow.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-getting-started\">Getting Started<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Check Out AutoRAG on GitHub: <\/b>Explore the source code, documentation, and community examples.<\/li>\n<li><b>Try the AutoRAG Demo on Hugging Face Spaces<\/b>: A Gradio-based demo is available for you to upload files, create QA data, and experiment with different pipeline configurations.<\/li>\n<li><b>Contribute<\/b>: As an open-source project, AutoRAG welcomes PRs, issue reports, and feature suggestions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>AutoRAG removes the guesswork from building RAG systems by automating data creation, pipeline experimentation, and deployment. If you want a quick, reliable way to find the best RAG configuration for your data, give AutoRAG a spin and let the results speak for themselves.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-by-step-walkthrough-of-the-autorag\">Step by Step Walkthrough of the AutoRAG<\/h2>\n<p>Data Creation workflow, incorporating the screenshots you shared. This guide will help you parse PDFs, chunk your data, generate a QA dataset, and prepare it for further RAG experiments.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-input-your-openai-api-key\">Step 1: Input Your OpenAI API Key<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the AutoRAG interface.<\/li>\n<li>In the \u201cAutoRAG Data Creation\u201d section (screenshot #1), you\u2019ll see a prompt asking for your OpenAI API key.<\/li>\n<li>Paste your API key in the text box and press Enter.<\/li>\n<li>Once entered, the status should change from \u201cNot Set\u201d to \u201cValid\u201d (or similar), confirming the key has been recognized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note: AutoRAG does not store or log your API key.<\/p>\n<p>You can also choose your preferred language (English, \ud55c\uad6d\uc5b4, \u65e5\u672c\u8a9e) from the right-hand side.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-parse-your-pdf-files\">Step 2: Parse Your PDF Files<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scroll down to \u201c1.Parse your PDF files\u201d (screenshot #2).<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cUpload Files\u201d to select one or more PDF documents from your computer. The example screenshot shows a 2.1 MB PDF file named 66eb856e019e\u2026IC\u2026pdf.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a parsing method from the dropdown.<\/li>\n<li>Common options include pdfminer, pdfplumber, and pymupdf.<\/li>\n<li>Each parser has strengths and limitations, so consider testing multiple methods if you run into parsing issues.<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cRun Parsing\u201d (or the equivalent action button). AutoRAG will read your PDFs and convert them into a single raw.parquet file.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor the Textbox for progress updates.<\/li>\n<li>When parsing completes, click \u201cDownload raw.parquet\u201d to save the results locally or to your workspace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>The raw.parquet file is your parsed text data. You may inspect it with any tool that supports Parquet if needed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized figure mt-2 mb-2 d-table mx-auto\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"877\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.analyticsvidhya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/parse-pdf.webp\" alt=\"parse pdf\" class=\"wp-image-219257\" style=\"width:291px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.analyticsvidhya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/parse-pdf.webp 580w, https:\/\/cdn.analyticsvidhya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/parse-pdf-198x300.webp 198w, https:\/\/cdn.analyticsvidhya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/parse-pdf-150x227.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-chunk-your-raw-parquet\">Step 3: Chunk Your raw.parquet<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Move to \u201c2. Chunk your raw.parquet\u201d (screenshot #3).<\/li>\n<li>If you used the previous step, you can select \u201cUse previous raw.parquet\u201d to automatically load the file. Otherwise, click \u201cUpload\u201d to bring in your own .parquet file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Choose the Chunking Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Token<\/b>: Chunks by a specified number of tokens.<\/li>\n<li><b>Sentence<\/b>: Splits text by sentence boundaries.<\/li>\n<li><b>Semantic<\/b>: Might use an embedding-based approach to chunk semantically similar text.<\/li>\n<li><b>Recursive<\/b>: Can chunk at multiple levels for more granular segments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now Set Chunk Size with the slider (e.g., 256 tokens) and Overlap (e.g., 32 tokens). Overlap helps preserve context across chunk boundaries.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click \u201c<b>Run Chunking<\/b>\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Watch the <b>Textbox<\/b> for a confirmation or status updates.<\/li>\n<li>After completion, \u201c<b>Download corpus.parquet<\/b>\u201d to get your newly chunked dataset.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why Chunking?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chunking breaks your text into manageable pieces that retrieval methods can efficiently handle. It balances context with relevance so that your RAG system doesn\u2019t exceed token limits or dilute topic focus.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized figure mt-2 mb-2 d-table mx-auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"528\" height=\"890\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.analyticsvidhya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/chunking.webp\" alt=\"chunking: AutoRAG\" class=\"wp-image-219258\" style=\"width:276px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.analyticsvidhya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/chunking.webp 528w, https:\/\/cdn.analyticsvidhya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/chunking-178x300.webp 178w, https:\/\/cdn.analyticsvidhya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/chunking-150x253.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-create-a-qa-dataset-from-corpus-parquet\">Step 4: Create a QA Dataset From corpus.parquet<\/h3>\n<p>In the \u201c3. Create QA dataset from your corpus.parquet\u201d section (screenshot #4), upload or select your corpus.parquet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose a QA Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>default<\/b>: A baseline approach that generates Q&amp;A pairs.<\/li>\n<li><b>fast<\/b>: Prioritizes speed and reduces cost, possibly at the expense of richer detail.<\/li>\n<li><b>advanced<\/b>: May produce more thorough, context-rich Q&amp;A pairs but can be more expensive or slower.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Select model for data creation:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Example options include gpt-4o-mini or gpt-4o (your interface might list additional models).<\/li>\n<li>The chosen model determines the quality and style of questions and answers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Number of QA pairs:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The slider typically goes from 20 to 150. For a first run, keep it small (e.g., 20 or 30) to limit cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Batch Size to OpenAI model:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Defaults to 16, meaning 16 Q&amp;A pairs per batch request. Lower it if you see rate-limit errors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Click \u201c<b>Run QA Creation<\/b>\u201d. A status update appears in the Textbox.<\/p>\n<p>Once done, <b>Download<\/b> <i>qa.parquet<\/i> to retrieve your automatically created Q&amp;A dataset.<\/p>\n<p>Cost Warning: Generating Q&amp;A data calls the OpenAI API, which incurs usage fees. Monitor your usage on the <a href=\"https:\/\/platform.openai.com\/account\/billing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">OpenAI billing page<\/a> if you plan to run large batches.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized figure mt-2 mb-2 d-table mx-auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"903\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.analyticsvidhya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/create-qa-dataset.webp\" alt=\"create qa dataset: AutoRAG\" class=\"wp-image-219259\" style=\"width:304px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.analyticsvidhya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/create-qa-dataset.webp 530w, https:\/\/cdn.analyticsvidhya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/create-qa-dataset-176x300.webp 176w, https:\/\/cdn.analyticsvidhya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/create-qa-dataset-150x256.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-using-your-qa-dataset\">Step 5: Using Your QA Dataset<\/h3>\n<p>Now that you have:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>corpus.parquet (your chunked document data)<\/li>\n<li>qa.parquet (automatically generated Q&amp;A pairs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can feed these into AutoRAG\u2019s evaluation and optimization workflow:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Evaluate multiple RAG configurations<\/b>\u2014test different retrievers, chunk sizes, and embedding models to see which combination best answers the questions in qa.parquet.<\/li>\n<li><b>Review performance metrics<\/b> (exact match, F1, or domain-specific criteria) to identify the optimal pipeline.<\/li>\n<li><b>Deploy<\/b> your best pipeline via a single YAML config file\u2014AutoRAG can spin up a Flask server or other endpoint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized figure mt-2 mb-2 d-table mx-auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"506\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.analyticsvidhya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/run-qa-creation.webp\" alt=\"run qa creation: AutoRAG\" class=\"wp-image-219260\" style=\"width:434px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.analyticsvidhya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/run-qa-creation.webp 506w, https:\/\/cdn.analyticsvidhya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/run-qa-creation-289x300.webp 289w, https:\/\/cdn.analyticsvidhya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/run-qa-creation-150x156.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-6-join-the-data-creation-studio-waitlist-optional\">Step 6: Join the Data Creation Studio Waitlist(optional)<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to customize your automatically generated QA dataset\u2014editing the questions, filtering out certain topics, or adding domain-specific guidelines\u2014AutoRAG offers a Data Creation Studio. Sign up for the waitlist directly in the interface by clicking \u201cJoin Data Creation Studio Waitlist.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>AutoRAG offers a streamlined and automated approach to optimizing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, saving valuable time and effort by testing different configurations tailored to your specific dataset. By simplifying data creation, chunking, QA dataset generation, and pipeline deployment, AutoRAG ensures you can quickly identify the most effective RAG setup for your use case. With its user-friendly interface and integration with OpenAI\u2019s models, AutoRAG provides both novice and experienced users a reliable tool to improve RAG system performance efficiently.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AutoRAG automates the process of optimizing RAG pipelines for better performance.<\/li>\n<li>It allows users to create and evaluate custom datasets tailored to their data needs.<\/li>\n<li>The tool simplifies deploying the best pipeline with just a single YAML configuration.<\/li>\n<li>AutoRAG\u2019s open-source nature fosters community-driven improvements and customization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1738569914100\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What is AutoRAG, and why is it useful?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A. AutoRAG is an open-source AutoML tool for optimizing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines by automating configuration experiments.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1738570030460\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. Why do I need to provide an OpenAI API key?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A. AutoRAG uses OpenAI models to generate synthetic Q&amp;A pairs, which are essential for evaluating RAG pipeline performance.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1738570049693\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. What is a raw.parquet file, and how is it created?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A. When you upload PDFs, AutoRAG extracts the text into a compact Parquet file for efficient processing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1738570093932\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. Why do I need to chunk my parsed text, and what is corpus.parquet?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A. Chunking breaks large text files into smaller, retrievable segments. The output is stored in corpus.parquet for better RAG performance.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1738570123282\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. What if my PDFs are password-protected or scanned?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A. Encrypted or image-based PDFs need password removal or OCR processing before they can be used with AutoRAG.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1738570145599\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q6. How much will it cost to generate Q&amp;A pairs?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A. Costs depend on corpus size, number of Q&amp;A pairs, and OpenAI model choice. Start with small batches to estimate expenses.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The media shown in this article is not owned by Analytics Vidhya and is used at the Author\u2019s discretion.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"border-top py-3 author-info my-4\">\n<div class=\"author-card d-flex align-items-center\">\n<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 overflow-hidden\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.analyticsvidhya.com\/blog\/author\/adarsh2039075\/\" class=\"text-decoration-none active-avatar\"><br \/>\n                                                                       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/av-eks-lekhak.s3.amazonaws.com\/media\/lekhak-profile-images\/converted_image_tHXFGNS.webp\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" alt=\"Adarsh Balan\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-circle\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    Hi! 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