--- title: "JAY PATIL (@patiljay956) | Hashnode" description: "Software Engineer | Backend Developer | Curios about Systems. Read the latest articles by JAY PATIL on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@patiljay956" --- @patiljay956 # JAY PATIL @patiljay956 · India · Joined April 2025 Software Engineer | Backend Developer | Curios about Systems ### [What is RAG? Retrieval-Augmented Generation Explained with Examples, Pipeline & Limitations](https://patiljay956.hashnode.dev/what-is-rag-retrieval-augmented-generation-explained-with-examples-pipeline-limitations?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Learn what Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is, why AI models need it, how the RAG pipeline works, and where RAG fails. A beginner-friendly guide with real-life examples and simple explanations. 15 min read · [patiljay956.hashnode.dev](https://patiljay956.hashnode.dev/what-is-rag-retrieval-augmented-generation-explained-with-examples-pipeline-limitations?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jul 14](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-rag-retrieval-augmented-generation-explained-with-examples-pipeline-limitations/6a55eec0a40d1ce816e5ba14) ### [How ChatGPT Actually Works (Explained in Simple English)](https://patiljay956.hashnode.dev/how-chatgpt-actually-works-explained-in-simple-english?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Learn how ChatGPT works in simple English. Understand GPT, LLMs, Tokens, Transformers, and AI without technical jargon. 7 min read · [patiljay956.hashnode.dev](https://patiljay956.hashnode.dev/how-chatgpt-actually-works-explained-in-simple-english?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jun 30](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-chatgpt-actually-works-explained-in-simple-english/6a4403ba25af9b86bd15a48a) ### [Understanding Containerization and Virtualisation: A Guide to Docker](https://patiljay956.hashnode.dev/understanding-containerization-and-virtualisation-a-guide-to-docker?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) What You Need to Know Before Diving into Docker 3 min read · [patiljay956.hashnode.dev](https://patiljay956.hashnode.dev/understanding-containerization-and-virtualisation-a-guide-to-docker?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [1](https://hashnode.com/posts/understanding-containerization-and-virtualisation-a-guide-to-docker/685283fccfc1ead2e666799f) [Jun 18, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/understanding-containerization-and-virtualisation-a-guide-to-docker/685283fccfc1ead2e666799f) ### [Understanding the Inner Workings of Node.js and Event Loop](https://patiljay956.hashnode.dev/understanding-the-inner-workings-of-nodejs?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) A Guide to Node.js Thread Pool Execution and Phase Breakdown 6 min read · [patiljay956.hashnode.dev](https://patiljay956.hashnode.dev/understanding-the-inner-workings-of-nodejs?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 17, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/understanding-the-inner-workings-of-nodejs/6829057a9ffc1928864edb5e)