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This is my space for breaking down the fast-paced world of modern development as I learn through it. I dive deep into the tools that power our digital world, from the nuts and bolts of containers and Kubernetes to the ever-expanding universe of AI and cloud-native tech. This isn’t about dry theory, it’s a hub for hands-on learning and practical insights from my own journey.
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The Automation Trap (and how n8n fixes it)
Automation tools usually come with a nasty catch. They’re either expensive to scale, or they’re too restrictive, locking you into a “no-code” walled garden that falls apart the moment you need custom logic. This friction between cost and capability is the biggest barrier to actual efficiency. That’s where n8n enters the picture. It’s an open-source alternative that doesn’t just undercut
Building the Ultimate Sovereign AI Automation Hub (for Free)
How to deploy n8n, Ollama, Qdrant, and PostgreSQL on Oracle Cloud ARM Infrastructure. Note: This post is not affiliated by Oracle nor n8n. Stop paying monthly subscriptions for intelligence you can own. We’re past the point where you need a credit card and an API key to build useful agents. If you combine n8n (automation) with Ollama (local LLM inference),
Build Your Own Local AI Agent: A Step-by-Step Guide to n8n and LLMs with Podman Desktop
Ever wanted to build powerful AI agents without paying for API calls or sending your private data to a third party? What if you could run a complete automation and AI stack right on your laptop? In this guide, I’ll walk through deploying the powerful workflow automation tool n8n and connecting it to a local Large Language Model (LLM) using
Run your local AI ChatBot with Podman Desktop
Do you want to get your hands on GenAI and experiment with LLM without the need for huge computing resources? In this guide, I’ll walk you through setting up a local AI environment using Podman Desktop and its AI Lab extension. By the end, you’ll have a functional chatbot application connected to an AI model, ready to respond to your
Introduction to AI: Difference Between Generative and Predictive AI
AI technology has woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives, often without us noticing. We interact with various AI systems throughout our day – from Netflix suggesting our next favorite show to ChatGPT crafting creative responses to our questions.