Generative AI in action: OutSystems Product Keynote demo of Mentor
Science & Technology
Introduction
Hello, Amsterdam! I am truly thrilled to be here today. It has only been four months since I joined OutSystems, and what an exciting time it has been. We are at the forefront of two major trends that will significantly impact technology and product development in the coming years: low code and AI.
Low Code: A Top Priority
Low code development is currently one of the top three priorities for leaders around the world, alongside artificial intelligence (AI). A staggering 88% of North American developers are already using low code in their work, with about 50% of them utilizing it for a majority of their tasks. There is a predicted fivefold increase in the use of low code application platforms for mission-critical applications in 80% of global businesses within the next couple of years. In essence, low code is hot and will only get hotter.
The Rise of Generative AI
Generative AI has made a profound impact on software engineering, becoming widely adopted across the industry. This convergence between low code and AI is a trend we've been working tirelessly toward for years. Today, I am excited to introduce Mentor—the industry’s first full software development life cycle digital worker.
Understanding Mentor
Mentor is a collection of AI agents and tools designed to simplify the software development life cycle (SDLC). It focuses on areas such as application generation, delivery, monitoring, and maintenance. But what makes Mentor stand out among various AI coding assistants?
Three Key Advantages of Mentor
Context and Focus: Unlike other AI assistants, Mentor leverages contextual information from your organization’s existing applications and data models for better recommendations. It aims to provide accurate and tailored solutions that mitigate the risk of errors commonly known as hallucinations in generative AI.
Abstractions: Developers work at a higher level of abstraction with the OutSystems platform, making Mentor’s approach equally abstracted. Mentor focuses on proven models and abstractions, allowing it to handle complex applications more efficiently.
Security and Governance: As organizations build mission-critical applications, Mentor supports versioning, security compliance, and governance, streamlining the process of application development.
How Mentor Works
Generating Applications
Mentor begins by using generative AI to create an initial full multi-screen application based on the specifications provided. As the development progresses, it offers real-time suggestions and updates the data models and screens automatically.
Iteration and Updates
In a demo, we showcased how easy it is to iterate through an application: by changing an attribute, the system can immediately propagate that change throughout various elements, saving substantial time and effort.
Embedding AI in Applications
Integrating AI capabilities into applications is made seamless with Mentor. Developers can build AI agents that automate processes, replacing human tasks to enhance efficiency.
Maintenance and Health Checks
Mentor also performs periodic checks to keep applications healthy, focusing on architectural consistency, security, and performance. By analyzing the applications regularly, it maintains code quality and ensures compliance.
Conclusion
In summary, the demonstration of Mentor highlighted how easy it is to go from concept to a fully functional application within minutes. The collaborative nature of AI and low-code development exemplifies a transformative shift in how software engineering is approached today.
We invite you to join our waitlist and take advantage of the groundbreaking capabilities of Mentor as we embark on this journey together. The future of software development is bright, and Mentor is leading the way.
Keywords
low code, AI, OutSystems, Mentor, software development life cycle, application generation, security compliance, digital worker, generative AI, context-aware recommendations
FAQ
Q: What is Mentor?
A: Mentor is OutSystems' AI-driven tool that streamlines the software development life cycle, assisting in application generation, delivery, monitoring, and maintenance.
Q: How does Mentor differ from other AI coding assistants?
A: Mentor utilizes context and focus specific to an organization, high-level abstractions for productivity, and incorporates security and governance measures for mission-critical applications.
Q: Can Mentor help with AI integration in applications?
A: Yes, Mentor makes embedding AI capabilities into applications seamless, allowing developers to automate tasks and enhance functionalities.
Q: How does Mentor maintain application health?
A: Mentor performs periodic checks on applications to ensure they remain compliant, secure, and efficient through automated quality assessments.
Q: Where can I learn more about Mentor?
A: To learn more and join the waitlist for Mentor, please visit the OutSystems website and scan the relevant QR code.