Aire-Corteza Podcast 2 Created by Google NotebookLM
The power of Aire and Corteza and how to work with them both.
We had Google’s NotebookLM create a podcast about Aire Ai App-Builder & the Corteza low-code app development platform.
Transcript:
Bill: Ever wish you could build, like, a custom app?
Anne: Yeah.
Bill: You know, without needing to become a coding wizard or anything.
Anne: Yeah.
Bill: Well, today we are diving deep into Aire and Corteza. And this platform says it can do just that.
Anne: It’s pretty cool stuff.
Bill: Yeah. I mean, imagine being able to build those powerful business apps, but way faster, way easier.
Anne: Is that even possible? Uh huh. What do you think?
Bill: Oh, absolutely. And what I think is really interesting is how easy it is. Aire and Corteza actually tackles this whole thing, right? They’ve got these two parts. Error, the AI powered app builder, and then you’ve got Corteza, this open source platform. And that’s where you really get to fine tune everything.
Anne: Okay, so it’s like having this super powered tech team, but, like, right there at your fingertips.
Bill: Exactly.
Anne: So let’s break down this whole error thing.
Bill: Okay.
Anne: From what I’ve read, it’s all about speed, right?
Bill: You give Error a text prompt. Aire and Corteza Just describing what you want your app to do and then, boom, it just generates this data model for you.
Anne: That’s it. And just to clarify, Ray, when we say data model, think of it like, um, like the blueprint we talked about earlier. Like, it’s outlining all the essential parts of your app, you know, like all those data fields, how they all connect the relationships. Aire basically takes what you tell it and creates this blueprint from that description.
Bill: Okay, okay, I’m getting that blueprint analogy. Yeah. But what about Like real world applications can Aire really handle like those really complex apps because I’m seeing things like CRM on their list and even infection surveillance management.
Anne: Yeah.
Bill: Are we talking about apps with the same level of detail is say industry giants like Salesforce?
Anne: Oh, you’d be surprised Aire can actually build some pretty sophisticated data models. Totally comparable to what you’d find in those big enterprise solutions, like even Salesforce. But it’s important to remember that this data model, that’s just the starting point. Okay. Think of it as a really, really solid foundation. You’ll still need to add in, you know, all the bells and whistles, those custom features, the design, to really bring your app to life. But the core, the bones.
Bill: So it’s like Aire gets the ball rolling and then Corteza comes in to, like, really make it fancy.
Anne: Exactly.
Bill: Wow, that’s, that’s blowing my mind a bit. Imagine, like, creating a system that can, like, track infection rates in a hospital.
Anne: Yeah.
Bill: But, like, actually identifying potential outbreaks before they even happen. And all without writing a single line of code. That’s, that’s huge.
Anne: Oh, for sure. It’s a really powerful tool, but it’s also important to understand airs limitations, right? It’s great at building what we call, um, records based web applications to think databases, forms, workflows, things that are, you know, centered around storing information and managing it.
Bill: Gotcha, gotcha. So if I wanted to create the next, like, viral mobile game, Aire might not be the best tool for that.
Anne: Exactly. Aire is really designed to help you build powerful tools for your business. Not so much for things that need, you know, complex animations or real time interaction, you know what I mean? Like, think of a game or even a chat app.
Bill: Okay. That makes sense. So Aire gives us this incredible head start with the data model, that foundation of our app, but to really make it sing, to give it those unique features and make it look amazing, we need to bring in Corteza.
Anne: Exactly. Corteza takes that raw potential from AIR’s data model and provides the environment and tools to turn it into a fully functional custom application.
Bill: Okay, so we’ve got this solid app foundation, thanks to AIR.
Anne: Yeah.
Bill: Now, how does Corteza take it to that next level? Like, what’s so special about it?
Anne: So Corteza, it brings this really cool blend of like advanced low code capabilities, but it’s still user friendly. Okay. Think of it like a toolkit, you know, designed for both those like power users, but also people who are just like starting to learn about app development. So
Bill: from what I understand, Corteza lets you add all those custom features.
Designs, the logic, all that stuff that maybe Aire can’t handle on its own.
Anne: Exactly. You can build like really complex business logic, but you’re doing it visually, you know, you can craft unique designs, you can manage user permissions. Wow.
Bill: It’s really about taking that basic structure from Aire and then molding it into exactly what you need.
Anne: You mentioned visually building that business logic, and that kind of reminded me of Cortez’s workflow automation feature.
Bill: Right.
Anne: I read that you can automate, like, all sorts of tasks with that.
Bill: Oh yeah. You
Anne: could give me an example.
Bill: Absolutely. So let’s say you’re building an expense approval app, right?
Anne: Okay.
Bill: With Cortez’s Visual Workflow Builder, you can actually create a system where, let’s say, an employee submits their expenses, it automatically goes to their manager for approval.
Anne: Nice!
Bill: And then, based on the manager’s decision, the system can automatically, like, Update the budget, notify the finance team, even trigger reimbursements, all behind the scenes based on the rules you set.
Anne: That’s incredible. So instead of me, like, I don’t know, manually sending emails and updating spreadsheets.
Bill: Corteza just takes care of all that for you.
Anne: Exactly. It just streamlines everything. Okay. Minimizes errors.
Bill: Okay, that makes a lot of sense.
Anne: Yeah.
Bill: What if you need your app to connect with other tools you’re already using?
Anne: Yeah.
Bill: Like, what if I wanted my super cool AirBuilt CRM to, I don’t know, talk to my accounting software?
Anne: That’s where those integration capabilities really come in.
Bill: Okay.
Anne: It has a really powerful REST API. Okay. And an integration gateway. And this lets you Connect your apps to a ton of external data sources.
Bill: Hold on, hold on. Yeah. What exactly is a REST API?
Anne: Okay, so think of an API like a messenger. Okay. That lets different software applications talk to each other.
Bill: Right.
Anne: REST, those are just the rules for how that communication happens. It’s like a common language, so your CRM Built with Aire and Corteza can exchange information with your accounting software, even though they were built by different companies.
Bill: So using that common language, I could have my CRM automatically send sales data over to my accounting software.
Anne: Exactly.
Bill: Keep everything synced up.
Anne: You got it.
Bill: That’s awesome.
Anne: And that’s the beauty of it. The REST API, it opens up so many possibilities. You can pull in data from marketing platforms, social media feeds. Anything that supports REST APIs.
Bill: Wow. So we’re talking about building custom apps that are not only really powerful and, you know, built exactly for our needs, but they can also connect with the tools we’re already using. Yes. That’s game changing for businesses of any size.
Anne: Absolutely. And if you look at, like, some of Cortez’s customer stories, you can actually see this in action. Companies like Ledger Tech are using Aire and Corteza to create really specialized insurance solutions. And then you’ve got Herotel, they’re a big telecom company, and they’ve built their entire operational backbone on this platform.
Bill: Really?
Anne: Everything from logistics to customer relationships.
Bill: Wow, that’s, that’s some serious validation right there.
Anne: It is.
Bill: It seems like Aire and Corteza could really be a big deal in this whole no code app building world.
Anne: I think so.
Bill: Especially compared to, you know, some of those other big platforms we hear about all the time.
Anne: Yeah.
Bill: So we’ve got these big players out there, right? Like, Airtable? Yeah. Seems like a really good way to get up and running quickly.
Anne: Mm hmm.
Bill: And then there’s Mendix, which I’ve heard is better for, you know, those more complex enterprise level apps.
Anne: Right, right.
Bill: So where does Aire and Corteza fit in? Like, what makes it different?
Anne: It’s a great question. And you’re right. You’ve got platforms like Airtable really focused on ease of use. And then you’ve got Mendix more geared towards those bigger companies. Aire and Corteza, it offers this unique combination, right? You get that AI powered data modeling. Okay. But with the flexibility of an open source platform.
Bill: Right. It’s that one two punch we were talking about. Exactly. Aire sets the stage and then Corteza gives you all that creative control. But let’s Break that down a bit more for our listeners. Okay. What does that actually mean for someone who’s used to, you know, hiring developers to build their apps?
Anne: So in the past, if you had an amazing idea for an app, you pretty much needed to know how to code or hire someone who did.
Bill: Yeah.
Anne: Aire changes things up by taking care of that really complex part.
Bill: Okay.
Anne: Structuring the data behind your app.
Bill: That’s huge.
Anne: It is. And it’s a huge hurdle for a lot of people. Right. So having Aire do that heavy lifting, that’s a game changer.
Bill: Okay.
Anne: And then Corteza comes in and it says, Okay, we’ve got this great foundation. Now what do you want to do with it?
Bill: I like that.
Anne: You have the control to customize. Without being limited to just a few features.
Bill: So I’m not stuck with, you know, whatever the platform thinks my CRM should look like?
Anne: Nope. You can tweak it.
Bill: Oh.
Anne: You can connect it to other tools.
Bill: Nice.
Anne: Really make it yours. And
Bill: remind me, with open source, I’m not, like, stuck in some kind of proprietary system, right?
Anne: Exactly. You’ve got more control, more transparency. platform’s development if you want to.
Bill: Wow. That’s pretty cool. It is. Okay. So to recap for our listeners today, Aire lays the groundwork, builds that foundation of your app and does it super fast, even with complex data. Yes. Then Corteza comes in and gives you the tools to build on that foundation, customize it, make it your own and integrate it with all those other systems you might be using.
Anne: All without needing to know how to code.
Bill: Exactly. No coding required. I love it.
Anne: It’s pretty amazing, right? This whole shift towards no code development, it’s all about accessibility.
Bill: Yeah.
Anne: I agree. It’s not just for those big companies anymore. Right. Aire and Corteza, it gives anyone with a good idea the power to build something incredible.
Bill: It’s like anyone can be an app developer now. So to our listeners out there, what will you build? What problem are you passionate about solving? Because with tools like Error Corteza, the only limit is your imagination. This has been an awesome deep dive and I’m so glad we got to explore this together.
Anne: Me too!
It’s exciting stuff.
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