Software Supernova: Bolt.new - The AI Web App Developer In Your Browser
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In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Eric Simons, founder and CEO of StackBlitz, discusses the transformative impact of AI on the software development industry. Eric delves into the vision and technologies behind Bolt (bolt.new), StackBlitz's groundbreaking AI-driven platform, which enables users to build full-stack applications with ease. He talks about the future of AI in coding, the balance between human oversight and AI autonomy, and the infrastructure that powers Bolt's capabilities. With the platform growing rapidly and generating millions in ARR, StackBlitz is pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve in web development. Checkout bolt here: http://bolt.new SPONSORS: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI): Oracle's next-generation cloud platform delivers blazing-fast AI and ML performance with 50% less for compute and 80% less for outbound networking compared to other cloud providers. OCI powers industry leaders like Vodafone and Thomson Reuters with secure infrastructure and application development capabilities. New U.S. customers can get their cloud bill cut in half by switching to OCI before March 31, 2024 at https://oracle.com/cognitive NetSuite: Over 41,000 businesses trust NetSuite by Oracle, the #1 cloud ERP, to future-proof their operations. With a unified platform for accounting, financial management, inventory, and HR, NetSuite provides real-time insights and forecasting to help you make quick, informed decisions. Whether you're earning millions or hundreds of millions, NetSuite empowers you to tackle challenges and seize opportunities. Download the free CFO's guide to AI and machine learning at https://netsuite.com/cognitive Shopify: Shopify is revolutionizing online selling with its market-leading checkout system and robust API ecosystem. Its exclusive library of cutting-edge AI apps empowers e-commerce businesses to thrive in a competitive market. Cognitive Revolution listeners can try Shopify for just $1 per month at https://shopify.com/cognitive CHAPTERS: (00:00) Teaser (00:42) About the Episode (03:33) Introduction to Eric Simons and StackBlitz (04:04) Eric's AI Worldview (07:56) The Future of Software Development (12:16) Target Customers and Use Cases (Part 1) (15:41) Sponsors: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) | NetSuite (18:21) Target Customers and Use Cases (Part 2) (18:40) Challenges and Solutions in AI-Driven Development (25:57) Success Metrics and Technological Innovations (Part 1) (32:15) Sponsors: Shopify (33:35) Success Metrics and Technological Innovations (Part 2) (39:20) Demo of Bolt's Capabilities (49:02) AI Agent Integration (49:13) Cost-Effective Development (49:30) Non-Technical Founders (50:02) Pricing Model Insights (53:39) Open Source and Local Deployment (57:06) In-Browser Development (01:09:16) Future of AI in Development (01:20:17) Balancing Present and Future (01:22:34) Conclusion and Hiring (01:24:06) Outro SOCIAL LINKS: Website: https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai Twitter (Podcast): https://x.com/cogrev_podcast Twitter (Nathan): https://x.com/labenz LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nathanlabenz/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@CognitiveRevolutionPodcast PRODUCED BY: http://aipodcast.ing
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