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Why Ottava?

Alright, folks, gather around! In a world where spreadsheets and databases can be a real snooze-fest, Ottava is here to set your data dreams on fire. We're not just software; we're a game-changer, a data revolution like no other. But hey, have you ever wondered how Ottava came to life? Get ready for a behind-the-scenes journey that's more inspiring than you'd expect.

Who Are We? What Is Our Story, and Why Do We Understand Spreadsheets That Much?

In 2005, Ottava's journey began, inspired by the pioneer ZK framework, a game-changer in web UI development. We started with simple UI components and gradually evolved to create ZK Spreadsheet. More than a decade of dedication to the spreadsheet domain led us to Keikai, the next-gen web spreadsheet framework.

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Build an AI Chatroom With ChatGPT and ZK by Asking It How!

Recently, ChatGPT has become extremely popular. People ask ChatGPT to help them with their essays, homework, or even how they can make money. With a similar idea, I think it would be interesting to build a chatroom application by consulting with ChatGPT.

To start with something simple, I plan to build a chatroom web application that allows users to input their messages and have a conversation with ChatGPT. The resulting app will look like this:

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Test-Driving Kotlin in ZK

Every now and then it's time to learn something new — especially for a software developer. Be it just to keep in touch with recent developments, to challenge yourself by getting out of your comfort zone, or to widen your perspective and get fresh ideas on something you already know.

Very often, this means trying out the latest framework or a new platform. Sometimes, you work on an existing project and several decisions are already set in stone.