Weekly OJT blog

       On Monday, May 5, I focused on exposing the locally hosted AI to the internet by configuring network settings, adjusting firewall permissions, and testing secure access methods. Multiple approaches were explored to balance external accessibility with strong security measures. The work progressed steadily throughout the day and was successfully completed without encountering any blockers.

     During Week 11, April 21–25, the focus was on enhancing AI accessibility and refining the franchise details section. On Monday, efforts centered on making the Ollama local server accessible online by configuring network settings and testing external access. Additionally, improvements were made to the franchise details news and reviews layout for better consistency and responsiveness. A brief power interruption caused some delay but did not halt progress entirely.      Tuesday was dedicated to further refining the franchise details section, enhancing dynamic content loading, optimizing CSS for faster performance, and improving accessibility with semantic HTML. Team feedback was incorporated smoothly, and the implementation proceeded without blockers.      Midweek, attention shifted back to exposing the local AI server to the internet. This involved configuring port forwarding, firewall settings, and testing reverse proxy solutions. Rese...

     During Week 10, from April 14 to 15, significant strides were made in both backend functionality and SEO enhancements. On Monday, Ollama was successfully run with LLaMA 3 on a MacBook, enabling offline local AI capabilities that add robust, on-device intelligence to the project. Additionally, the static branddetails.html page was converted into a dynamic PHP file, allowing for flexible content rendering and improved metadata control. This conversion significantly boosts scalability and SEO potential for individual brand pages. Both tasks were completed smoothly without any blockers.      Tuesday’s focus was on optimizing the News and Reviews section to improve search engine performance. This involved refining meta tags, restructuring the content hierarchy, and enhancing keyword relevance to increase visibility in search results. The updates were thoroughly tested and verified, and no blockers were encountered.

       Week 9, covering April 7–11, was a dynamic mix of UI improvements, technical research, and event documentation. On Monday, the team improved the search bar design to enhance user interaction by refining placeholder text, input alignment, and ensuring responsiveness across various screen sizes. These enhancements were thoroughly tested across multiple browsers and completed without any blockers.      Tuesday was focused on preparing materials for an upcoming presentation and refining other design elements. Efforts centered on maintaining consistent color schemes and adjusting UI spacing across different modules, successfully completing all planned improvements without issues.      Midweek, the focus shifted toward researching self-hosted AI solutions, particularly related to LLaMA. Concurrently, refinements were made to the progress bar design to create a smoother user experience. Adjustments were tested and well documented, with n...

       Week 8, spanning March 31 to April 3, focused on finalizing key page designs and conducting thorough quality assurance to prepare for stable deployment. On Monday, efforts were centered on completing the “Who We Are” page. This involved aligning content correctly, refining layout spacing, and enhancing responsive design elements. The goal was to maintain consistency across all site pages while strictly adhering to brand guidelines. The work was completed without encountering any blockers.      Tuesday and Wednesday were dedicated to conducting in-depth QA testing for the franchise list feature. Initial reviews covered data accuracy, UI alignment, filtering functionality, and responsive behavior across different devices. Minor issues were identified and logged for correction. The next day, testing continued with a focus on edge cases and broader screen resolution compatibility. Verifications were made to ensure that all reported fixes had been c...

       Week 7, covering March 24–28, was marked by focused UI improvements, the launch of a new feature design, and successful quality assurance efforts. On Monday, work began with resolving design and layout issues on the “Collection Method” page. Enhancements aimed to create a clearer structure and provide better user guidance for selecting data collection options. These refinements followed established UI standards, ensuring consistency across the platform. The task was completed efficiently without any blockers.      On Tuesday, attention shifted to the initial design phase of the “News and Reviews” section. Contributions included wireframing layout concepts and exploring aesthetic components aligned with the overall site theme. The focus was on clarity, accessibility, and an engaging visual approach. The design process flowed smoothly without any obstacles.      Wednesday's work continued the collaborative design efforts for the “...