Chain of Thought AI, Low-Code, and Shaping the Next Generation of Apps | OutSystems' Rodrigo Coutinho
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Apr 16, 2025 Rodrigo Coutinho, Co-founder and AI Product Manager at OutSystems, dives into the world of AI-driven application development. He discusses the groundbreaking potential of transforming requirements into full enterprise apps within minutes. Rodrigo highlights challenges in managing AI-generated code and the evolution of a developer's role from focusing on syntax to strategy. The use of low-code platforms like OutSystems Mentor empowers developers while maintaining the necessity for human creativity and effective validation, paving the way for a faster and innovative development cycle.
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AI's Rapid Prototyping Power
- AI enables developers to rapidly prototype applications based on user requirements during meetings.
- Fast iteration drastically changes software development workflows and accelerates innovation.
OutSystems' AI Journey
- OutSystems started AI work in 2018 using traditional deep learning before LLMs emerged.
- They later implemented in-house LLMs to translate English prompts into database queries, evolving into today's Mentor platform.
Validating AI-Generated Apps
- Validating AI-generated enterprise apps is critical to ensure security, performance, and correctness.
- OutSystems employs AI-driven validation and automated reasoning to prevent flaws and hallucinations in generated applications.