Aire-Corteza Podcast Created by Google NotebookLM

Who Aire and Corteza are for, what you can do with each platform and how they work together.

We had Google’s NotebookLM create a podcast about Aire Ai App-Builder & the Corteza low-code app development platform. The content does an amazing job of capturing and describing both Aire and Corteza, who they’re for, what you can do with each platform and how they work together. The delivery, however, is a little on the farcical side, but definitely worth a listen!

Transcript:

Anne: Hey everyone, and welcome to a deep dive into something seriously cool, Aire and Corteza. We’re talking custom business apps, but hold on, don’t click away if you think that means hours of coding, because that’s, what’s so exciting about these tools. We’re talking building powerful software without needing to be a coding whiz.

Bill: Yeah, it’s pretty wild. I mean, think about it for the longest time. If you wanted a custom app, you either needed a small fortune. Or you need it to be, well, a tech genius. Aire and Corteza are trying to blow those doors wide open.

Anne: Alright, so let’s unpack this. First things first. What exactly is Aire? Cause the research, I’ll be honest, it’s giving almost too good to be true vibes.

Like you just think about an app and Aire magically makes it happen.

Bill: Okay, so maybe not quite magic, though it feels like it sometimes. Essentially, Aire harnesses the power of AI. And we know how much everyone loves hearing about AI these days. To take your plain English description and turn it into the bones of a web app.

We’re talking databases, forms, the nitty gritty stuff that makes an app tick.

Anne: So it’s like, you’re the architect with the big vision and Aire’s your super speedy assistant, turning your ideas into blueprints.

Bill: Perfect analogy. And those blueprints, that’s what we call a data model, right?

Anne: Right. And just to be clear, we’re not talking about the kind of models you see on a runway.

Bill: Exactly. A data model, think of it as the skeleton of your app. It defines how information is stored and how it all connects. So if you’re building an app to manage, say, customer info, your data model would lay out all the pieces, customer names, contact details, purchase history, and how those pieces relate to each other.

The magic of Aire is it builds this entire structure just from you explaining it.

Anne: Okay, I have to admit, I’m already seeing the appeal here. But before we get too carried away, let’s get down to brass tacks. What can Aire really do? Some of the stuff you sent over mentioned it being compared to some major players in the software world, right?

Bill: Oh, absolutely. And this is where things get really interesting. Aire claims to be able to create data models every bit as complex as what you’d find behind giants like Salesforce or SAP. We’re talking seriously robust systems for things like CRM, inventory management on a large scale. Aire supposedly can handle it all, but here’s the crucial difference.

With Aire, it’s custom built from your vision, not some pre packaged, one size fits all template.

Anne: So this isn’t just another one of those drag and drop app builders with limited options.

Bill: You hit the nail on the head, Aire’s real power lies in building truly custom solutions. And to really illustrate this, let’s get into some concrete examples from the research.

I mean, we could talk about like building a sales tracker, but that’s a little dry. Don’t you think? Let’s say you’re a farmer, right? And you want to manage your entire operation digitally, tracking crop yields, fertilizer, equipment, maintenance logs, everything Aire can build the foundation for that. Or picture this, you’re running clinical trials.

You’ve got patient data, trial progress, regulatory hoops to jump through. Aire can lay the groundwork for all that, too.

Anne: Wow. From farm fields to clinical research, that eye has a wide range. It sounds like Aire could be a game changer for industries that have been stuck with those clunky, off the shelf software options.

But we’re missing one key piece of this puzzle, aren’t we? We’ve got to talk about Corteza. If Aire is the architect drawing up the plans, it sounds like Corteza is where those plans come to life.

Bill: A hundred percent. Think of Corteza like, I don’t know, it’s the construction crew, A and D, the building materials all in one.

It’s an open source, low code platform that takes what Aire designs and transforms it into a real working web application.

Anne: Now I know we’ve got listeners out there who might not be tech experts, myself included sometimes. So break it down for us. What does open source actually mean in this context?

Bill: Good point.

Okay, imagine you’re a bit of a gearhead, right? You love tinkering with your car. Open source is like having the blueprints, A and D, all the tools to modify your car’s engine however you like. On the flip side, closed source software is like only being allowed to change the paint color Your options are seriously limited.

Because Corteza is open source, you’ve got tons of flexibility to tweak and customize your app under the hood. Make it truly your own.

Anne: So we’ve got Aire, our AI architect, whipping up these blueprints. Then we hand them over to Corteza, the construction crew slash building supply store. Okay, I’m with you so far, but walk me through the actual workflow.

How do I actually go from an idea in my head to a working app using these tools?

Bill: Okay, picture this. You open a bear. There’s a spot to type, and you just start describing your dream app. What it does, the data it deals with, everything. Error takes that, does it’s AI thing, and boom! It hands you the basic app structure, that data model we keep talking about.

Now at this point, we’re done. You’ve got options.

Anne: Options are always good. Lay them on me.

Bill: Option one, the easy route. You can let Aire take its design and deploy it straight to its own Corteza setup. It’s like a test run, so you can actually see your app come to life really quickly.

Anne: Okay, I like the sound of easy route.

What’s option two?

Bill: Option two is for the folks who want to get their hands a little dirtier. You can actually download the code. Error generated? Yep, real code. And then you can import it into your own personal Corteza’s setup. That’s where you can really go wild with customization, make it yours, you know.

Anne: So you’ve got the quick and easy path, and then the DIY path, both starting with Error’s design work. What’s amazing is that this entire process, from brainwave to actually having something that works, is potentially so much faster and more affordable than how things have always been done. Especially for people like me who, let’s be honest, barely understand what coding even means.

Which makes me wonder, is Aire really for everyone? Because we’ve got folks listening who range from hardcore techies to, well, let’s just say they still think an algorithm is a type of mouthwash.

Bill: You are statuette on with that question. And luckily, the research actually breaks down Aire’s target audience into these neat little categories.

They’ve definitely put thought into making this accessible, regardless of your tech comfort level.

Anne: All right, so who are these Aire User Groups they’ve identified?

Bill: So they got this term, Citizen Developers, which honestly sounds kind of badass, right?

Anne: Like we should be getting capes with that title or something.

Bill: Right. Basically, it means anyone, even with zero IT background, who has a problem they want to solve with an app. Think small business owners, teachers, organizers, everyday people who never imagined they could create custom software.

Anne: I am here for the Citizen Developer Revolution. But really, how does Aire actually make this possible for them?

Bill: For them, it’s all about speed and simplicity. Imagine, you run a bakery, right? You’re sick of managing orders with pen and paper, but spreadsheets are a nightmare, and hiring a developer. Forget about it. With Aire, you literally just tell it what you need. I need to track customer orders, what kind of cake they want, when it needs to be delivered.

Aire takes it from there, builds the structure, and ta da. You’ve got yourself a custom app that fits your bakery perfectly.

Anne: Okay, I’m sold on the bakery app idea. What about folks who are a little more tech savvy though? Who’s the next step up from our citizen developer?

Bill: So then you’ve got your business technologists.

These are people who are comfy with data, spreadsheets, maybe even a little bit of coding experience. Your data analysts, business analysts, the tech person in their department. That’s them.

Anne: Gotcha. So how does Aire cater to their needs specifically? They probably don’t want things too simplified.

Bill: Exactly. For them, it’s about taking that initial design Aire generates and running with it.

Aire has these really cool no code tools that let them tweak the app’s look and feel, change data fields, even create simple workflows to automate tasks. So you’re a marketing manager, right? And you want a system to track your campaigns across like social media, email, all that Aire builds the basic setup, and then the business technologist swoops in to add custom dashboards, reports, maybe even automated alerts.

It’s about giving them the power to build sophisticated solutions without needing to be a coding master.

Anne: This is next level stuff, but we can’t forget about the true coding ninjas out there. What about the professional application developers? I’m guessing that’s our final category.

Bill: You know it. These are the folks who practically breathe code.

They could build complex software in their sleep. They’re the ones usually tasked with creating those massive enterprise grade apps.

Anne: So why on earth would they even bother with Aire? Wouldn’t it be too basic for their skill set?

Bill: That’s what I thought too, but it’s actually pretty brilliant. Imagine they’re building a house.

Right. And instead of having to lay every single brick themselves for the foundation, Aire comes along with a super efficient bricklaying machine. It takes care of all the tedious repetitive parts, frees up the developers to focus on the custom architecture, the details that make that house one of a kind.

Anne: It’s like Aire gives them a head start so they can jump right to the good stuff.

Bill: Exactly. And here’s the best part, Aire doesn’t box developers in. They can grab the code it generates and bring it into their own Corteza environment. So, use Aire for those building blocks, then go as crazy as you want with customization.

Anne: So, we’ve got citizen developers able to build, business technologists taking things up a notch, and even seasoned coders getting in on the action. But, let’s be real. Every tool has its limits. There’s got to be stuff Aire can’t do, right?

Bill: You’re absolutely right. As impressive as Aire is, it does have limitations.

And to their credit, the information is really upfront about that.

Anne: Okay, so give it to me straight. What can’t Aire do? What are we still waiting on?

Bill: Well, as of right now, no built in workflow automation. It’s on their to do list, for sure. They’re working on it, but not quite there yet. So anything super complex in terms of automated business processes, you’d need to use Corteza’s Workflow Builder, which is a bit more Shall we say, technical.

Anne: So a little manual setup required for those really intricate workflows, at least for now. Gotcha. What else?

Bill: The other biggie is that Aire’s main focus right now is on those records based web apps. Think databases, things like customer relationship management systems, your CRMs, project management tools, that kind of thing.

Anne: Okay, so what falls outside of Aire’s capabilities at the moment?

Bill: If you’re dreaming of building the next hit mobile game or a super slick marketing website, well, Aire isn’t quite equipped for that, not without some serious help from other tools.

Anne: So, it can tackle a huge E range of business applications, but there are some things it just wasn’t designed to do, at least.

Not yet.

Bill: Exactly. But, and this is important, Aire is still a baby in the tech world. It’s evolving crazy fast. In fact, the material you found hinted at some exciting new features and capabilities in the pipeline.

Anne: Okay, time for me to put on my futurologist hat then. If we could peek into Aire’s future, what do we see?

What’s next for this AI app building wizard?

Bill: Well, like I mentioned, that AI powered workflow automation is on the horizon. That’s a game changer. Imagine describing, say, how a customer order gets processed and fulfilled, and Aire just automates the entire workflow within your app.

Anne: Okay, yeah, that’s huge EE.

Anything else they’ve hinted at? Any other limitations Aire might overcome soon?

Bill: They didn’t explicitly say so. But AI moves so fast these days, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Aire branch out beyond just those records based web apps. Who knows, maybe mobile app development, or even tackling more complex user interfaces, is in the cards.

Anne: Imagine just telling Aire, hey, build me an app that helps local musicians book gigs, sell their music, and it just does IT. Creates their web presence, maybe a simple mobile app component, the whole shebang.

Bill: And that’s not even a pipe dream anymore, right? That’s what’s so fascinating about this whole thing.

Aire represents a fundamental shift in how we build software. It’s about putting those tools in the hand of everyone, making what seemed impossible, possible. Totally doable. Totally.

Anne: It’s bigger than just the technology itself. It’s about empowerment. It’s about giving someone with a great idea the tools to actually make it happen.

Even if they’ve never written a line of code.

Bill: And with AI on their side. Who knows what incredible problems people will solve. What amazing new things they’ll create.

Anne: That’s what gets me fired up.

Bill: Yeah.

Anne: This is just the beginning. We could be looking at a totally different world of app development even a year from now.

Bill: Exactly. And that leads us to the million dollar question for everyone listening.

Anne: If you could build any app, no limits, what would it be? What problem would you solve? What would you create?

Bill: Don’t limit yourself to what you think is possible right now, W. Think big. Think bold. Think about the future you want to build.

Anne: That’s the perfect note to end on. We’ve explored Aire and Corteza, but the real journey starts now. Time to take those ideas and run with them. Who knows what you’ll create.

Bill: And hey, maybe Aire will be the tool that helps you do it.

Anne: That’s a wrap on our deep dive into the world of Aire and Corteza. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

Until next time, keep exploring, keep dreaming, and keep building the future one app at a time.

 

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