Open Data QnA operates in a sequence of well-defined steps, orchestrating various agents to process user queries and generate informative responses:
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Vector Store Creation: The vector store is initialized, storing embeddings of known good SQL queries, table schemas, and column details. This serves as a knowledge base for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
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RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation): User queries are embedded and compared to the vector store to retrieve relevant context (table/column details and similar past queries) for improved query generation.
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SQL Generation (BuildSQLAgent): The BuildSQLAgent leverages the retrieved context and the user's natural language question to generate an initial SQL query.
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Optional Validation (ValidateSQLAgent): If enabled, the ValidateSQLAgent assesses the generated SQL for syntactic and semantic correctness.
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Optional Debugging (DebugSQLAgent): If the initial SQL is invalid and debugging is enabled, the DebugSQLAgent iteratively refines the query based on error feedback.
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SQL Execution (Dry Run/Explain): The refined SQL query is tested with a dry run (BigQuery) or explain plan (PostgreSQL) to estimate resource usage and identify potential errors.
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SQL Execution (Full Run): If the query is deemed valid, it's executed against the database to fetch the results.
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Response Generation (ResponseAgent): The ResponseAgent analyzes the SQL results and the user's question to generate a natural language response, providing a clear and concise answer.
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Optional Visualization (VisualizeAgent): If enabled, the VisualizeAgent suggests suitable chart types and generates JavaScript code for Google Charts to display the SQL results in a visually appealing manner.
Key Points:
- Modularity: Each step is handled by a specialized agent, allowing for flexibility and customization.
- RAG Enhancement: The use of retrieval-augmented generation leverages existing knowledge for better query formulation.
- Validation and Debugging: Optional agents enhance the reliability and accuracy of generated queries.
- Informative Responses: The ResponseAgent aims to provide meaningful and contextually relevant answers.
- Visual Appeal: The optional visualization adds an interactive layer to the user experience.