Take a deep dive into building a web app to manage any type of organization using Aire’s AI web app builder.

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Bill: Have you ever like wished you could just think an app into existence, you know, just completely skip all that coding stuff and just have your idea, your brilliant idea, spring to life.

Anne: Yeah, it’s like the ultimate fantasy for so many entrepreneurs, creatives, right? Like that moment when, when inspiration strikes and then, oh, the reality sets in.

Bill: Yeah.

Anne: That you’ve got to actually build it.

Bill: Right, exactly.

Anne: With, with technology.

Bill: Well, get ready to have your mind blown because today’s deep dive is all about Aire. It’s, uh, it’s this AI app builder for a platform called Corteza. Yeah. And it is changing the game entirely.

Anne: You know what I think is so fascinating here? It’s that Aire isn’t just about like simplifying coding or making it a little easier. It’s, It’s fundamentally changing who can build apps. It’s like we’re talking about giving anyone, anyone with an internet connection the ability to create custom software.

Bill: Okay, so, so no more needing to hire like a whole team of developers just to get your app off the ground. That’s a, that’s a pretty big deal, right?

Anne: Huge! And it’s, like you said, it opens up a world of possibilities, especially for, you know, small businesses, individuals, solopreneurs, people who previously might not have had the resources to even consider, you know, what if I built my own app?

Bill: All right. So let’s, let’s walk through how Aire actually works, like step by step.

Our source today, it’s all about building an Aire app from scratch. So imagine us with our sleeves rolled up, ready to dive into the nuts and bolts.

Anne: Sounds fun. Though with AIR, I suspect the, the, the nuts and bolts are more like dot intuitive bits.

Bill: I like that. I like what you did there. So, so where does this whole process even begin?

Anne: It all starts with the prompt builder, and that’s essentially Aire’s way of understanding what you want your app to do.

Bill: So, like, are we giving Aire the blueprints, kind of, before it starts building?

Anne: Exactly. And the, the key here, I think, is to be really clear and concise. You’re telling Aire what kind of organization the app is for.

Like, is this an app for a bookstore? Is it for a non profit? That’s it. Or is it for something completely out there, like, you know, a company that organizes space tourism?

Bill: Space tourism? I’d sign up for that app. Okay, but, okay, so you told Aire the, what about the how? Like, how much detail do we have to give it about the actual features and all of that?

Anne: That’s where things get really interesting. You see, while Aire does have some optional fields for things like industry and specific activities, data types, you know, the stuff you’d expect, it actually thrives, Aire thrives, on a well defined problem statement, more than being bombarded with like a million specifics.

Bill: So it’s, so it’s kind of like Aire saying just, you know, Just tell me what problem you’re trying to solve, and I’ll take it from there.

Anne: Precisely. And the best part is, as you’re building your prompt, you get this real time preview of it. Yeah. So you can see exactly how Aire’s interpreting your input, and you can make adjustments on the fly.

No more waiting until the end to find out, oh shoot, I went down the wrong path.

Bill: Talk about, talk about instant gratification. Okay, so the prompt is, the prompt is set. What’s next?

Anne: Well, now it’s time to start building the actual app. That’s where modules come in. Modules?

Bill: Modules? Is it, is it bad that I’m already picturing, like, those little spaceship modules connecting in space?

Anne: Not at all. Think of modules like the building blocks of your app, right? Each module represents a different type of information that you want to manage. So, let’s, let’s stick with your space tourism app idea, right?

Bill: Okay, so maybe we’ve got like a destinations module.

Anne: Perfect. And perhaps A spacecraft module, a bookings module, maybe even like a passenger manifest module.

Each one of those modules would then contain all the relevant information for that, that specific part of your app.

Bill: That makes sense. But if I’m being honest, I, I wouldn’t even know where to begin. Like with all those, like with all those modules, is Aire just gonna, like, leave me hanging at this point?

Anne: Not at all.

And this is really where Aire’s AI, uh, really shines. Remember how we talked about, you know, it, it thrives on a well defined problem statement? Well, based on your prompt, Aire can actually suggest relevant modules for your app. There’s a suggest modules feature.

Bill: Wait, hold on, hold on. So the AI is literally, Suggesting the building blocks of my app, just based on a brief description I gave it. That’s, that’s wild.

Anne: It’s like having a brainstorming partner, who’s, you know, tapped into this vast database of knowledge and experience. And, and error is constantly learning, constantly evolving. Which means it can offer suggestions that might not even occur to a human developer.

Bill: So even if I’m like, completely clueless about, about app building. Aire is kind of like holding my hand through the process.

Anne: Exactly. But don’t worry, you’re still in complete control. You can tweak the suggested modules. You can add your own. You can delete any that don’t quite fit your vision. Aire is a tool. It’s not a dictator.

Bill: That’s, that’s reassuring. So, we’ve got, we’ve got our modules figured out.

What’s next on our, on our Aire adventure?

Anne: Well, now it’s time to get down to the, the nitty gritty details. Hmm. The actual data points within each module. And we call those fields.

Bill: Fields. Like, like fields of data. Okay, I’m, I’m listening.

Anne: Okay, so think of it this way. Your destinations module. It might have fields for things like the name of the planet, the distance from Earth, maybe the average temperature, you know, points of interest, all those little, all those little details that make each destination unique.

Bill: And those would all be individual fields, like within, within the module.

Anne: Exactly.

Bill: Okay.

Anne: And just like with modules, Aire can lend a helping hand. By analyzing your prompt and your chosen modules, Aire can suggest and even pre configure fields for you. It’s like having an assistant who, who just knows what information you’ll likely need before you even ask.

Bill: Wow. Aire really is all about, like, anticipating your needs and making this whole process as painless as possible.

Anne: Absolutely. But again, it’s all about balance. Aire is providing the guidance, the structure, but you, you always have the final say on everything. You can customize those fields to your heart’s content, add new ones, delete, tweak them until they, until they Perfectly match what he had in mind.

Bill: It’s like having a conversation with a really, really smart computer that also happens to be amazing at making suggestions.

Anne: That is a great way to put it. It really is a partnership. This collaborative effort between, between human creativity and artificial intelligence.

Bill: Okay. So we’ve got our, we’ve got our modules, our fields all set. What’s, what’s next? How do we, how do we start connecting all these building blocks to create? You know, actual, an actual functioning app.

Anne: Well, that’s where relationships come into play. And this is where AIR, I think, really starts to like flex its AI muscles.

Bill: Relationships. Is Aire going to start giving me dating advice now?

But seriously, what are we talking about here?

Anne: Oh, don’t worry. No, no matchmaking involved. So in AIR, relationships, they define how different modules interact with each other. So let’s, let’s go back to your to your space tourism app, right? You’d want to establish a relationship between your destinations module and your spacecraft module, right?

Bill: Yeah, because, like, certain spacecraft would only be equipped to travel to certain destinations.

Anne: Exactly. So, Aire would recognize that connection and, and automatically create a relationship between those modules ensuring that the, that the information flows correctly.

Bill: Okay, so Aire’s basically, like, Connecting the dots for me based on on the information I’ve already provided.

That’s that’s pretty cool.

Anne: And remember , like, transparency is key here, right? You can actually inspect every single relationship that Aire creates. You can see how it arrived at that conclusion. You can even edit or delete relationships as needed.

Bill: So it’s not, so it’s not just blindly making these connections behind the scenes. I can, I can actually see the logic behind it and, and make changes if needed. If I need to.

Anne: Precisely it’s it’s about empowering the user not not dictating the process.

Bill: This is this is blowing my mind. Okay. So so we’ve we’ve laid all the groundwork. We’ve got our prompt. We’ve got our modules our field and even our relationships all figured out.

But now now I need to actually see it like come together. I need to see this app in action.

Anne: Oh, I hear you visualizing the app. It’s a crucial step in the process. But before we before we get to the grand unveiling, let’s let’s take a quick pause to reflect on how far we’ve come.

Bill: Okay, so I am back and ready to see this Aire app come to life.

Anne: The enthusiasm is contagious.

Bill: Yeah, right. We’ve talked about modules and fields and relationships. It’s like we’ve built this incredible machine, like, under the hood, but now I wanna, I wanna get behind the wheel and actually see what this thing can do.

Anne: I love that, that analogy. And, and you’re right, visualizing the app, it’s, it’s where it goes from abstract concepts to this, this tangible experience, you know?

This is where those, like, aha! Moments really, really hit home.

Bill: So how, how does Aire handle this whole visualization process? Does it just, like, throw a bunch of generic screens at me and be like, Good luck figuring it out! Not at all.

Remember how Aire suggested modules and fields based on your initial prompt?

Well, it, it takes care of creating the, kind of like the basic user interface pages. You know, the UI pages for your app as well.

Bill: Okay, so what, what kind of UI pages are we talking about?

Anne: So Aire provides like a variety of options to, to get you started, you know, you’ll typically have a homepage, obviously, that welcomes your users, maybe a dashboard to display some key information at a glance.

Then you’ve got your record list pages so you can view multiple entries and then of course your, your individual record pages for when you really want to dive into those details.

Bill: Okay, so all the essentials are, are pretty much covered like right out of the box.

Anne: Exactly, but, but remember this is, this is just the starting point.

Bill: Right.

Anne: Aire is built for customization, so you can tweak these UI pages, you can rearrange elements, you can change colors, fonts, you can even add your own custom branding, you know, to really make the app your own.

Bill: Okay, that’s, that’s what I like to hear. You know, you mentioned something earlier, uh, about a preview app feature. What is that all about?

Anne: Ah, yes. The Preview app. That’s, that’s where the magic really happens. Okay. The Preview app lets you interact with your app, like, in a real time preview environment before it’s even deployed.

Bill: Wait, hold on. So I can actually, like, play around with my app, see how it functions, even test out features before it, like, goes live.

Anne: Precisely. And we’re not just talking about, like, Clicking through static screens here, you know, in the preview environment, you can view records. You can edit data. You can configure those list columns that we talked about. You can filter your data. You can even add new records, import, export data. It’s it’s really like having a fully functional app at your fingertips ready to explore.

Bill: That’s incredible. It’s like it’s like taking a test drive. You know, before you buy the car.

Anne: Exactly.

Bill: You can get a feel for how everything works, make sure it’s a perfect fit before you, before you commit.

Anne: I like that. Yeah. Yeah. And there’s even more. The Preview app also gives you access to the, the admin panel and the page builder so you can start, you know, really going a bit deeper, doing some customization, configuration right from within that Preview environment.

Bill: So even within the preview environment, I’ve got the tools to like really start making this at my own. That’s, that’s pretty cool. That’s empowering.

Anne: Absolutely. It’s, it’s all about giving you the, you know, the freedom to experiment, to explore, to refine your vision until you’re, until you’re completely happy with the end result.

Bill: This is, this is way beyond what I imagined going into this. Yeah. Okay. So let’s say I’ve, I’ve explored the preview app. You know, poked around. I’ve, I’ve tested things out. I’m, I’m ready to actually make some changes. What’s next?

Anne: Well, that’s where the Builder comes in.

Bill: Okay.

Anne: Think of the Builder as your, your command center, right?

This is, this is the place where you can really fine tune every aspect of your app.

Bill: So kind of like the wizard that we talked about earlier. Yeah. But, but with even more control. More more flexibility.

Anne: You got it. So the builder offers all the same functionality as the wizard, but it gives you this more holistic view of your app.

You know, you can see all the all the interconnected pieces. You can easily navigate between modules and fields. You can make those really granular adjustments that that really bring your vision to life.

Bill: So the wizard is like using a GPS to get to your destination. The builder is like having a you. Like a detailed map of the entire city.

Anne: That’s a great analogy. The builder gives you that that bird’s eye view. It lets you see how everything connects, how everything works together and make those really informed decisions about your apps, you know, structure and functionality.

Bill: I’m starting to realize that Aire isn’t just about. It’s about building apps.

It’s, it’s about empowering people to, to become creators, you know, even if they have zero coding experience.

Anne: That’s, that’s exactly what’s so revolutionary about it. It’s breaking down those, those traditional barriers to entry and, and opening up a world of, of possibilities for, for anyone who has a great idea.

Bill: Okay, so we’ve, we’ve built our app, we’ve visualized it, we’ve even played around with it in the preview app. What is the final step in this, in this Aire journey?

Anne: Well, once you’re, once you’re happy with your creation, it’s time for the grand finale deployment. Okay. This is where your app transitions from concept to, to reality.

You know, it becomes accessible to its, to its intended audience.

Bill: So the moment we’ve all been waiting for, launching this app into the world.

Anne: Yeah.

Bill: Does, does Aire make this process easy as well?

Anne: Of course, Aire offers a couple of straightforward deployment options. You can choose to deploy your app on a shared Corteza instance, which is great for maybe smaller projects, you know, or for those who prefer a more managed approach.

Okay. Or if you need, you know, More control, more customization, you can opt for a dedicated instance. So

Bill: it’s like, it’s like choosing between renting an apartment and building your own house.

Anne: Exactly. There you go. Both have their, their pros and cons and it just depends on, you know, your, your needs and, and your resources.

Right. So Aire gives you that, that flexibility to, to choose the deployment option that really aligns with your, your specific requirements. Okay. And with that, you’ve gone from a simple prompt to a fully functional deployed app, all thanks to the, the power of air.

Bill: That’s incredible. You know, what really blows my mind is this isn’t some far off futuristic concept.

This is, this is happening right now. Like people are, are building incredible things with Aire as we speak. It really, it really makes you wonder like what, what’s next?

Anne: It is. It’s an exciting time to be involved in technology. That’s for sure.

Bill: Yeah. Yeah.

Anne: And, and with. With tools like Air, you know, really pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, the, the future of app development is, is looking very, very bright.

Bill: It is an exciting time to be, to be a creator, that’s for sure. And on that note of, of limitless possibility, I think we’ve, I think we’ve reached the end of our deep dive into, into air.

Anne: It’s been a real pleasure exploring this fascinating world with you.

Bill: The feeling is mutual. And to our listeners, we hope this deep dive has sparked your curiosity and maybe even inspired you to start building something amazing, because after all, with air, the only limit is your imagination.

So we’ve, we’ve journeyed, you know, from that That initial spark of an idea all the way to a fully deployed app, all thanks to, to the power of air. But I, I keep, like, coming back to this idea that, that Aire isn’t just a, a tool. It’s, it’s like a catalyst for, for change, you know?

Anne: Absolutely. And to, to really understand, like, the, the scope of that change, I think we, We need to zoom out a bit because it’s, it’s not just about, you know, individuals building, building passion projects anymore.

Businesses are, are taking notice.

Bill: So how, how are businesses using AIR? What, what’s got them so excited?

Anne: Well, imagine a, a scenario where, um, you know, a small business owner needs a, a custom inventory management system, right? Right. In the past, this would have meant either relying on some generic off the shelf software or, or shelling out a small fortune for a, a custom solution, neither of which are ideal, especially for, for a growing business with, with limited resources.

Right, exactly. But now with AIR, that same business owner, they can build exactly what they need tailored to, you know, their specific workflow, their requirements, all without writing a single line of code.

Bill: So it’s about, it’s about empowering businesses to, to be more agile, to be more, more responsive to their, to their unique challenges.

Anne: Precisely. And, and that agility, I mean, that, Translates to a significant competitive advantage in, in today’s market.

Bill: Okay, that, that makes sense. Yeah. You know, we keep, we keep mentioning Corteza and that’s, that’s the platform that Aire builds on, right? Yeah. Tell me more about that. Like, what, what happens once my, my Aire app is, is up and running on Corteza?

Anne: Uh, That’s, that’s where things get even more interesting. So Corteza is, is an incredibly powerful open source platform, right? Think of it, I guess, as the, the engine room, while Aire is, is this, this really user friendly control panel, you know? Okay. So once your app is on Corteza, you can start customizing workflows, you can start automating tasks, you can even start integrating with other systems, um, using things called APIs.

Bill: Oh, and APIs. Yeah. You’re gonna have to, you’re gonna have to break that one down for, for those of us who aren’t. Uh, fluent in, in tech jargon.

Anne: Of course. So, an API, it stands for Application Programming Interface. And, it’s essentially a way for different software systems to, to talk to each other. Okay. So, for example, you could use an API to connect your Aire app to, to your accounting software, to your CRM, even to your, your social media platforms.

Bill: So, instead of having, like, all these different systems operating in, in isolation. Right.

Anne: Right.

Bill: I can use Aire to like create this central hub that that connects everything

Anne: exactly it’s it’s about breaking down those those data silos and and creating a much more more integrated and efficient workflow.

Bill: This is this is blowing my mind we we started with this idea of like building an app without. Without coding. And now we’re talking about, like, revolutionizing the way, the way businesses operate.

Anne: And we’re, we’re just scratching the surface. The real, the real magic happens when you start, you know, combining AIRS, this user friendly interface with Cortez’s really powerful capabilities.

I mean, we’re talking about custom reports, we’re talking about automated notifications, even, even complex data analysis, all within an app that you designed and built yourself.

Bill: Oh, it’s like Aire is giving people the, the tools to, to not just build apps, but to build like businesses.

Anne: And that’s, that’s ultimately what’s so transformative about this technology.

It’s, it’s not just about, you know, lines of code. It’s about, it’s about empowering people to, to turn their ideas into reality. Whether that’s, you know, launching a new business, whether it’s, it’s streamlining a process or even, even just automating a really tedious task.

Bill: So where, where do we go from here?

If, if Aire can do all this now, what, what does the future hold?

Anne: That’s the million dollar question, isn’t it? It’s impossible to, to predict the future with, with any certainty, but, but one thing, one thing’s for sure, AI is going to continue to, like, reshape the technological landscape, and, and tools like Aire are, are really leading the charge there.

They’re making technology more accessible, more intuitive, more empowering than, than ever before.

Bill: It’s an exciting time to be, to be a creator, that’s, that’s for sure. And on that note of, of limitless possibility, I think, I think we’ve reached the end of our, of our deep dive into air.

Anne: It’s been an absolute pleasure exploring this, this fascinating world with you.

Bill: The feeling is mutual. And to our listeners, we, we hope this deep dive has, uh, sparked your curiosity, maybe even inspired you to, to start building something amazing. Because after all, with air, the only limit is your imagination. Until next time, keep exploring, keep learning, and keep diving deep.