In this episode of "Call the Doctor" hosted by Gerd Heber, the theme revolves around documentation, particularly in the context of large language models. The discussion begins with recent technical difficulties at https://portal.hdfgroup.org due to a cyber attack, resulting in the unavailability of certain documentation. The team is working on recovery, utilizing GitHub Pages and seeking community involvement. Gerd Heber introduces a project using ui.chat, demonstrating its capabilities by creating a custom chatbot trained on the HDF5 GitHub repository and RFC documents. While showcasing the chatbot's potential, the discussion touches on challenges, such as outdated documentation and the need for ongoing updates. The episode highlights the intersection of technology, documentation, and community engagement.

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