Prototyping

What Is RAD? Why It Matters in the Age of AI Coding

What Is RAD? Why It Matters in the Age of AI Coding

This video explores how James Martin's 1991 Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodology, with its emphasis on rapid prototyping, iterative development, and user feedback, offers a robust framework for contemporary AI coding and "vibe coding" workflows. It highlights how AI agents accelerate prototyping but introduces new challenges regarding production readiness and security. The solution proposed is spec-driven development, where human expertise formalizes requirements and verifies AI-generated code based on insights gained from early prototypes, ensuring quality and mitigating risks.

Build & deploy AI-powered apps — Paige Bailey, Google DeepMind

Build & deploy AI-powered apps — Paige Bailey, Google DeepMind

A developer-focused, demo-heavy session on rapid AI prototyping using the Google DeepMind stack. It covers how to leverage the full capabilities of AI Studio, from video analysis and code execution with Gemini 3.1 Flash, to building full-stack applications with databases, and exploring the frontiers of generative media with Genie 3, Veo 3.1 Lite, and Lyria 3.

Magic Patterns: The AI Design Tool for Product Teams

Magic Patterns: The AI Design Tool for Product Teams

Founders Alex and Teddy of Magic Patterns discuss their journey from numerous pivots to building a profitable, $1M ARR AI design tool with a two-person team. They share insights on finding product-market fit by focusing on customer obsession, the technical details of their prompt-to-prototype platform, and their experience in YC.

Deep Dive: Ivy Ross & Isabelle Olsson on the Early Days of Google Glass

Deep Dive: Ivy Ross & Isabelle Olsson on the Early Days of Google Glass

Astro Teller, Ivy Ross, and Isabelle Olsson recount the journey of creating Google Glass. They delve into the human-centered design philosophy, the innovative 'Explorer Program' as a public learning platform, the unexpected social and technical challenges, and the crucial lessons learned about timing and innovation in launching moonshot technologies.