How I Built My First RAG API with FastAPI, Free & Local
Ashley Nicole Santos2026-02-02T20:03:16+00:00I've always been curious about how AI-powered tools actually work behind the scenes. How does ChatGPT know when to search the web? How do enterprise chatbots answer questions about company documents they've never "seen" before? The answer is RAG, and building one myslef turned out to be more accessible than I expected. This article documents my experience and a hands-on tutorial that walks you through creating your very first AI API. I'm sharing the context that they don't they teach you, the "why" behind each tool, and adjustments What makes this guide different: Beginner-friendly explanations of every buzzword and tool [...]






