It is possible to speed up the development and delivery process for many internal applications by using no-code or low code tools. These vary in offerings from open source to SaaS, including popular ones like AirTable, BudiBase, Retool, NocoDB and others. These can all greatly help speed up delivery times.

The problem with existing no code tools is that even if it's no code you still need to have a coder's mindset with regard to bringing all of the pieces together when building. Whether you're dragging and dropping; configuring how everything should work; or, wiring up data sources it can still take considerable time. If you're using one of the hosted options then chances are you'll be limited when it comes to truly advanced, custom functionality.

There is a new option that is faster and only requires you to describe and focus on the "what" it is that you need. That option is Genatron. A fine-tuned, expert AI model trained specifically for converting these written requirements and/or specs into fully working applications. The code generated utilizes TypeScript/JavaScript with React, Next.js and Knex. Whenever applications are updated the migrations are generated automatically. You get full access to all of the generated code so if you ever need something unsupported it won't be a problem. Auth, API, containerized support, security features and more are available out of the box.

Using plain English with solutions like Genatron means you can build database apps for managing records, include reports and dashboard metrics and charts within minutes. It's like having an admin panel template that works from the get-go with the custom entities and relationships that you need already present.

If you are looking to save time and get more done everyday there are now more options to consider.

Happy building and see you in the next post.