Lightning Talks: Custom development x AI
At Codana, we believe that the most business-critical applications don't come off the shelf. They are built to order. But even the best custom web apps can be developed even faster, more efficiently, and smarter.
Recently, our experts shared their insights in two engaging lightning talks on how we integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize our custom development processes, from the initial coding phase to refining the UX/UI design. This is a brief report on how we are bridging the gap between ideas and scalable, future-proof applications.
Talk 1: EOL Tool Demo – AI-driven development in practice
Benjamin kicked off with a concrete look at how AI is already strengthening our daily development flow. The focus was on the development of our internal EOL Monitor Tool, a perfect example of a business application developed with an 'AI-first' approach.
The core message: AI is not seen as a replacement, but as a powerful co-pilot for our developers, drastically shortening the time from concept to functional prototype.
The role of AI tools in faster custom solutions
Benjamin demonstrated the use of tools such as Lovable and Cursor. These tools leverage AI to provide:
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Faster prototyping: Moving directly from an idea or specification to reusable code elements.
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Improved maintainability: AI helps write consistent and well-documented code, which is crucial for scalable applications.
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Guaranteed best practices: The tools guide developers toward more efficient and future-proof solutions.
This proves that custom web development with the help of AI can be not only faster but also of higher quality, leading to a higher ROI for the client.
Talk 2: Storybook & AI – Making design and development work together smarter
The second talk focused on a common challenge when building complex custom web apps: how do we ensure seamless consistency between design and the final implementation? This is where UX/UI design and the choice of modern frameworks (such as React, Angular, Vue, etc.) meet.
Dries and Jeroen showed how the combination of Storybook and AI transforms this process.
From design to component: Consistent UI/UX
Storybook is the central hub for isolating, testing, and documenting UI components – from buttons and navigation bars to complex data visualizations. By adding AI to this, we achieve:
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More consistent UI design: AI can translate design specifications into Storybook components or even validate the consistency of existing components, which is essential for a strong UX/UI.
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Rapid changes: Designers can immediately see how their changes render live, and feedback on components is processed automatically, speeding up communication between design and development teams.
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Better documentation: AI helps generate clear, standardized documentation for each component, facilitating reusability and the onboarding process for new developers.
This is ideal for organizations focusing on front-end development within large, scalable applications. By bridging the gap, we deliver custom software faster with a flawless user experience.
Why this matters for your business
These talks underscore our commitment to building superior custom web development solutions. By combining modern frameworks with AI, we ensure that your next business application:
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Reaches the market faster: Thanks to AI-driven prototyping and efficiency.
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Is truly scalable: Built with maintainable and reusable components.
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Offers a top-tier UX/UI: Thanks to the seamless collaboration between design and development via Storybook.
In this way, we don't just build software; we build the future of your business.
