The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML), in association with the Artificial Intelligence Students Association (AISA) and IEEE VCET Student Branch (STB11471), organized a hands-on workshop titled “Getting Started with RAG, GitHub & Docker”. The session was conducted in the Smart Classroom from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM with the objective of providing students with practical exposure to modern tools and technologies relevant to the current industry. A total of 45+ students from the 4th and 6th semesters of the AIML department actively participated in the workshop The workshop was led by a team of experienced resource persons including Karthik Prasad K (Junior Data Scientist), Rolson Lynal D’Souza (Senior Software Developer), Diya (Junior Data Scientist), Sanjana S Naik (Junior Data Scientist), Mahesh Naik (Junior Data Engineer), Manikanta S (Junior Software Developer), Athul B R (Junior Data Scientist), and Nagprasanna Hebri (Junior DevOps Engineer). Their combined expertise ensured a comprehensive and engaging learning experience for all participants.
The session was highly interactive and focused on hands-on learning. Students were introduced to the fundamentals of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), version control using GitHub, and containerization using Docker. The resource persons demonstrated practical implementations, guiding students step-by-step to work with these tools effectively. Participants actively followed along, which helped them gain real-time experience and clarity on the concepts.
The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation, with students actively engaging in discussions, practical exercises, and collaborative learning. Peer support played a crucial role, as students who had completed the installation and setup assisted others, ensuring a smooth and productive session.Overall, the workshop was highly beneficial and successful in achieving its objectives. It enhanced the technical skills of the participants and provided valuable insights into industry practices. The hands-on approach, combined with expert guidance, made the session impactful and
