Web Dev Challenge: Building AI-Powered Apps Beyond Chatbots - Episode 1

Embark on an exciting Web Dev Challenge where four talented developers race against time to create innovative AI-powered applications without resorting to chatbots. Watch as Lizzie Siegle, Chance Strickland, Jack Herrington, and Jason Lengstorf tackle the challenge of building unique projects using Astra DB as a vector store. Discover how they leverage AI and vector databases to generate creative solutions, from a D&D encounter generator to a Star Wars fanfic creator. Follow their journey from planning to execution, and witness the impressive demos of their final projects. Gain insights into vector databases, explore diverse AI applications, and get inspired by the developers' ingenuity in this fast-paced, 22-minute video packed with web development excitement and learning opportunities.

In this episode...
The Challenge
What are vector databases used for?
Jason's plan
Lizzie's plan
Jack's plan
Chance's plan
Building
Demo time!
Jack's app
Jason's app
Lizzie's app
Chance's app
Final thoughts