Honza Sládek explains how his company Contempor uses AI to generate backends for corporate applications.
The episode begins with hosts Roman Pichlík and Jiří Fabián sharing personal anecdotes about travel in the Balkans before introducing the guest, Honza Sládek, CEO of Contempor. Honza explains his background as a CTO and how Contempor evolved from a low-code platform to an AI-driven backend generator. The discussion delves into how AI can automate repetitive coding tasks, allowing developers to focus on more complex problems. Filemon provides a real-world example of using AI to solve a Docker Swarm issue, highlighting its efficiency over traditional methods. Honza details Contempor's approach, using declarative frameworks to generate applications with AI, and addresses limitations like token constraints in current models. The conversation covers the potential for AI to democratize development by enabling non-technical users to configure applications. Topics also include the business model of Contempor, competition with tools like Vercel's V0, and the broader AI landscape, including models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and open-source alternatives. The hosts and guest debate whether AI will replace developers, concluding that it will likely change job roles rather than eliminate them. The episode touches on technical aspects like prompts, agents, and the energy footprint of AI models. It ends with Honza sharing details about Contempor's events and how listeners can engage with the company.
