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AI and low-code are shifting the build vs. buy debate. Leading engineering teams now combine approaches: build what differentiates, buy for stability/compliance/governance, and orchestrate the seams so systems function as one. Success comes from mastering both.
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Cameron Booth, Developer Evangelist at Xano, conducts a live build session demonstrating how to create a two-sided marketplace from scratch using Xano for the backend and Cursor with Claude for the frontend. The 80-minute session covers database schema design, API endpoint creation using AI agents, Stripe payment integration, and deployment to Xano's static hosting. Kieran from Create With moderates, asking beginner-friendly questions and emphasizing the importance of debugging skills in modern software development. The session showcases real-world problem-solving when errors occur, making it a practical guide for non-technical builders.
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James and Kieran from Create With debrief their successful 2024 conference, discussing the expansion from one day to three days with workshops, the technical infrastructure they built using AI and visual development tools, standout talks including Jonas (Monzo co-founder) on innovative AI uses, and their plans for international expansion with Season 2. They share how a small team used tools like Bubble, n8n, and AI to create a custom conference app with matchmaking features, and reflect on the community connections made across 90% of attendees.
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