About this event
Steve Krouse, founder of Val Town, is passionate about creating tools that empower people to work more effectively. With his expertise in programming languages and user interfaces, Steve has developed Val Town as a platform for "delightful serverless functions."I
In this live session, Steve will demo:
- How to use Townie AI to generate code for full-stack applications
- Leveraging Val Town to run the generated code efficiently
- The underlying technology powering Townie, including Claude 3.5 Sonnet
You'll learn how to create complete web applications in minutes, combining the power of AI-generated code with the simplicity of serverless functions. This session is perfect for developers looking to streamline their workflow and explore new ways of building applications quickly.
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In this conversation, Amie and Ben discuss with Steve, the founder of Valtown, about the capabilities of Townie AI, a platform designed to help users quickly develop applications. Steve explains how Townie AI allows both programmers and non-programmers to create apps efficiently, showcasing its features through live demonstrations, including building a chat app and a Hacker News clone. The discussion also covers effective prompting techniques, debugging strategies, and upcoming integrations that aim to enhance user experience and functionality.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:25 Exploring Townie AI and Valtown
05:03 Building a Chat Application
10:06 AI Models and Prompt Caching
12:12 Real-World Applications of Townie AI
19:43 Creating a Hacker News Clone
26:50 Exploring New AI Tools and Their Impact
28:13 Evaluating AI Performance and Cost Efficiency
31:07 Understanding Valtown and Its Applications
34:16 Navigating the No-Code and Low-Code Landscape
36:49 Tips for Effective Prompt Structuring
39:11 Managing Code Changes and Version Control
48:36 Upcoming Integrations and Enhancements