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Building a Simple AI Chatbot with JavaScript and Ollama

Introduction Want to add an AI-powered chatbot to your webpage? With JavaScript and Ollama, you can quickly integrate a Natural Language Understanding (NLU) system into your site, allowing users to chat with an AI model in real time. This guide walks through the simplest way to set up a

When a Contractor Asks for Missing Information but Never Gets It: Who’s Responsible?

Introduction Contracts are designed to define expectations, deliverables, and responsibilities. But what happens when a contractor is expected to complete work, yet the client fails to provide essential information? If a contract states X, Y, and Z must be delivered, but only Y and Z were completed because the client

Understanding IR-35: Inside vs. Outside and Why It Matters

Introduction For contractors in the UK, IR-35 is one of the most critical tax regulations to understand. Whether you're a freelancer, limited company director, or working through an umbrella company, knowing whether you fall inside or outside IR-35 directly impacts your tax obligations, earnings, and legal

Scope Creep, Contractual Time, and Billable Work in the UK for Contractors Operating Outside IR-35

Introduction For contractors operating outside IR-35, defining billable work is crucial to maintaining fair compensation and project efficiency. While some clients may assume that only visible deliverables count, experienced professionals know that thinking time, planning, research, and problem-solving are just as valuable as execution. Without this, quality service

Handling People: Recognizing Undermining Language and Setting Professional Boundaries

Introduction In both business and life, handling people effectively is just as crucial as technical expertise. Whether you're managing a project, running a business, or working with clients, recognizing undermining language, shifting responsibility, and setting firm boundaries is key to maintaining professionalism and control. This article explores how

Transforming Any Command-Line App into a Remote API

Introduction Not all software starts with an API, but any command-line tool can be turned into a remote-access API within days with the right approach. Whether it's an image processor, data analysis tool, or astronomical plate solver like in our example, wrapping command-line applications with

WooCommerce Thumbnails: Managing Image Regeneration at Scale

Introduction Regenerating thumbnails in WooCommerce may seem like a simple task, but for stores with thousands of products, it can quickly turn into a multi-day challenge. When dealing with large-scale stores, such as those with 19,000+ product images, performance issues arise, impacting both the WordPress database and

Understanding WooCommerce Product Types and Overcoming Variation Limitations

Introduction WooCommerce is one of the most powerful e-commerce platforms, offering various product types to fit different business needs. However, its handling of variable products and variations comes with limitations that can impact product management. At AKADATA, we have developed custom solutions to enhance WooCommerce functionality by addressing these

Running DeepSeek-R1 Locally with Ollama, Open-WebUI, and RAG

Introduction DeepSeek-R1 is an advanced AI model designed for deep reasoning and information retrieval. Running it locally provides the advantage of speed, privacy, and cost-efficiency without relying on cloud-based APIs. By leveraging Ollama, Open-WebUI, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), you can create a highly capable local

How to Train Your LLaMA: Fine-Tuning Models for Ollama & Open-WebUI

Introduction Just as a dragon needs careful training to reach its full potential, so too does a LLaMA (Large Language Model Meta AI). Whether you're looking to fine-tune an existing model or train one from scratch using Hugging Face, this guide will walk you through the steps