JetBrains Launches Kineto: AI-Powered No-Code Web & App Creation
JetBrains, a prominent developer of programming tools, has unveiled Kineto, an AI-powered no-code development platform. Designed to democratize app creation, Kineto promises to enable individuals and small businesses to build, deploy, and maintain websites and applications without requiring any coding knowledge.
Launched on August 5th, Kineto is positioned as a tool for anyone, regardless of their technical background, to develop professional or personal digital solutions. JetBrains states that the platform can facilitate the creation of various "single-value" applications, such as portfolio websites, family budget planners, or other bespoke tools. The company emphasizes its goal to bridge the gap between creative individuals, small businesses, and no-code solutions, fostering an era where personal web applications can be developed with minimal effort. As articulated in its introductory blog post, Kineto's core principle is "no code for you at all," with the platform and its underlying tools handling the programming to allow users to concentrate solely on their creative vision.
The development process with Kineto begins with users formulating a detailed prompt describing the desired functionality and appearance of their application. Kineto processes this input, translating it into the necessary application features. Users then select a foundational design template, including font and color schemes, as a starting point. Subsequent steps involve verifying and modifying the app's functionality, defining user roles, and setting specific rules. JetBrains claims that Kineto can generate a prototype of a fully functional application in approximately 20 minutes. Following this, users can further customize their creation by adding features, refining the design, incorporating AI-generated illustrations or their own images, and finally publishing the application.
Known for developing the Kotlin programming language and a suite of integrated development environments, JetBrains has a long history in the software development space. The company recently disclosed its work on a high-abstraction language aimed at enhancing the control, transparency, and utility of AI-generated code. Interested users can now join the waitlist for early access to Kineto via kineto.dev.