Date: 10/09/2025
Okay, so this video is all about building internal apps with Budibase, an open-source, low-code platform. It walks you through connecting to data sources, designing the UI, using bindings for dynamic content, creating custom queries, and even setting up basic automations.
Honestly, this is exactly the kind of thing I’m digging into lately. As developers, we’re often stuck building internal tools that are crucial but can be time-sinks. Budibase, and platforms like it, promise to dramatically speed that up. The video highlights how you can quickly connect to different databases, visually design the interface, and create custom queries without diving deep into code. Think about it: instead of spending weeks on a clunky admin panel, you could potentially have a slick, functional app up and running in days. The section on custom queries is particularly interesting, since that helps strike a balance between low-code ease and precise data manipulation.
What makes this video worth a shot is that it gives you a practical glimpse of building an app from start to finish. It aligns perfectly with the transition to AI-enhanced development, as it lets you focus on the “what” (the application’s logic and purpose) while the platform handles a lot of the “how” (the code scaffolding, UI rendering, etc.). I think experimenting with this could unlock some serious time savings on those less-glamorous but essential internal projects, freeing us up to focus on the more innovative, AI-driven aspects of our work. I’m planning on diving in myself and seeing how well it integrates with some of my existing Laravel projects.