What is the default chunk size in LangChain?
Typically, the RecursiveCharacterTextSplitter uses a default of 1000 characters with 200 characters overlap.
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The number of characters, words, or tokens in each text segment that you embed and store.
The number of tokens or characters shared between consecutive chunks to ensure context isn't lost.
Embedding entire pages dilutes semantic specificity. Small chunks isolate specific facts.
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