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The transcript discusses a new AI software called Bolts, which consolidates various AI coding tools into a single platform. Bolts allows users to install packages, run Node.js servers, interact with APIs, and deploy projects while providing a code editor and terminal for real-time coding tasks. The speaker highlights the ease of creating a real estate website using Bolts, noting its potential to simplify coding processes that typically require extensive time and effort. Despite some initial setup challenges and slow response times, the speaker finds Bolts impressive, though they express concerns about code ownership and deployment processes.

• Bolts is a new AI coding software that integrates features from various other AI coding tools.
• It aims to replace existing software by offering a comprehensive suite of coding functionalities.
• Bolts combines capabilities like package installation, backend operations, code editing, and more.

"This AI could replace all of the softwares out there when it comes to coding, and it's called Bolts."

• Bolts is introduced as a potential game-changer in the coding software landscape.

• Bolts allows users to install and run npm tools, operate Node.js servers, interact with third-party APIs, and deploy production code.
• Users can share their work via URLs, enhancing collaboration and accessibility.
• The software includes a code editor and a terminal, providing a comprehensive development environment.

"It allows you to install, run npm tools, etc., run Node.js servers, interact with third-party APIs, deploy your production from chats, and then share your work via URL."

• Bolts is equipped with a range of tools necessary for modern web development, emphasizing its versatility.

• The process of creating an account on Bolts was noted as challenging due to a complicated popup system.
• Bolts offers a code editor similar to Visual Studio Code, integrated with AI features.
• The interface includes a terminal for executing commands like 'npm run dev.'

"The way they have like the popup and stuff was weird and like it did didn't give me some sort of like confirmation but eventually I figured out how to sign in."

• Initial user experience with Bolts may be hindered by a complex sign-up process, affecting accessibility.

• A test run involved generating code for a real estate website using Next.js and Tailwind CSS.
• Bolts efficiently created a website layout with filler data for houses, showcasing its ability to handle simple prompts.
• The software automatically transitions to a preview mode, displaying the generated website.

"Let's just say this I'll say write code for a real estate website using Next.js and Tailwind CSS, and then I'll say add filler data to showcase houses with prices and any other necessary details."

• Bolts can quickly generate web applications from simple prompts, highlighting its potential to streamline development tasks.

• Bolts is compared to ChatGPT and other AI tools, with a focus on its ability to function like a full-fledged code editor.
• The inclusion of a terminal and the ability to handle commands directly within the interface is noted as a significant advantage.

"Comparing this to ChatGPT, this is kind of like canvas except it doesn't have the option to showcase like different files and pages."

• Bolts is positioned as an advanced alternative to existing AI coding tools, offering more integrated development features.

• The speaker questions whether the generated templates are original or copied from other sources.
• Concerns are raised about the authenticity and uniqueness of the code produced by Bolts.

"I'm not too sure if this is like a copy and paste cuz if I were to go to like ChatGPT or Claw or whatever."

• There is skepticism regarding the originality of Bolts' output, which could impact its reliability for unique projects.

• The tool allows for viewing and deploying code directly from a user interface.
• It supports a preview feature that shows the layout and components of the code.
• The code includes hardcoded data but has potential for API integration.
• The tool can identify and fix problems within the code, similar to the functionality of Cursor.

"You could literally see right here here and then it has this option to deploy which I'll test out in a second."

• The tool provides a direct interface for code deployment, enhancing usability and accessibility.

"Here's the layouts and we can see here I'm looking at the actual code and it is using link which is good to see because when I tried this uh with uh trbt canvas it was using like a tags in between it was just like not it didn't work right."

• The tool effectively handles the code layout and linking, improving upon previous tools that had issues with tag usage.

"Cursor if you haven't used it's uh has the ability where you can like apply the code and fix it."

• The tool includes a feature to apply and fix code, akin to the Cursor tool, offering problem-solving capabilities.

• The tool is relatively new, with features not commonly seen in other platforms.
• There are issues with the speed of response for certain features.
• There may be limitations on the number of responses due to potential premium versions or usage limits.

"The thing I think right now this is the uh the I'd say the cons let let's critique some stuff cuz first is this is relatively new to my understanding so a lot of these features are stuff that I've not seen combined with other uh platforms but right now looks like it is quite slow for this particular response."

• The tool's novelty brings unique features but also challenges, such as slower response times.

"I don't know what the frequency of U how many uh responses you can type or I don't know if I believe there's like a premium version they're talking about maybe I'm not sure right now looks like it's free to use but obviously there's like a limit I'm sure."

• There is uncertainty about the response frequency and potential premium versions, suggesting possible usage constraints.

• The tool's potential is highlighted by its ability to handle pagination and multiple page structures.
• The user plans to test the tool's capabilities further, particularly in handling complex tasks like pagination.

"I want to say if this is even possible first of all now I'm sure uh I actually haven't tested this out with the other AIS but I'm sure I could probably have a similar result due to the fact that it could find like a pagination code online."

• The tool's capability to manage pagination and complex page structures is a key area for future testing.

"If it can do this then this is going to be insane so I want to say if this is even possible first of all."

• Successful handling of pagination would mark a significant achievement for the tool, indicating advanced functionality.

These notes provide a comprehensive overview of the key ideas and themes discussed in the transcript, reflecting on the tool's features, limitations, and potential.

• The discussion revolves around the potential of AI to simplify and enhance the process of coding, particularly in tasks that are typically time-consuming for beginners.
• The integration of AI, similar to ChatGPT, with a code editor that allows live previews and potential deployment of code is highlighted as an impressive technological advancement.
• There is speculation about how competitors might respond by integrating similar features into their platforms.

"I want to see if AI has the ability to do this cuz that would be actually insane."

• The speaker is curious about AI's potential to handle complex coding tasks, which could be revolutionary.

"This is quite insane to have like the ability of basically like a Chad gbt plus a code editor plus the ability to see it live and then potentially deploy."

• The integration of AI with a code editor that offers live previews and deployment is considered groundbreaking.

"If that works then basically um that would be insane however the competition obviously if they see that this company is like killing the game or something I would not be surprised if they just added that feature."

• The speaker anticipates that competitors might adopt similar features if they prove successful.

• There are challenges related to unsupported server components and incomplete image loading in the AI-assisted code editor.
• The speaker notes the complexity of manually coding certain features and the potential for AI to streamline these processes.
• Despite the impressive capabilities, there are still unresolved issues such as integrating the AI-generated code with existing tools like VS Code.

"Unsupported server components okay let's see if it can fix."

• The speaker encounters issues with unsupported server components, highlighting challenges in AI code integration.

"The only thing it looks like is just missing the pictures which is not a big deal or maybe the the ones that is sourced aren't connected."

• The AI-generated code faces challenges with loading images, indicating limitations in the current setup.

"I don't see how I can get this code like onto my vs code."

• The speaker identifies an issue with transferring AI-generated code to their existing code editor, pointing to integration challenges.

• The speaker expresses excitement over the initial capabilities of the AI-assisted code editor, noting its potential for more complex features.
• There is recognition of the need for improvements and additional features to fully realize the potential of this technology.
• The discussion touches on the use of public domain images and the need for better integration of such resources.

"As of a first impression this is actually pretty cool like to ability to preview it to check the code."

• The speaker is impressed with the initial capabilities of the AI-assisted code editor, particularly its preview and code-checking features.

"It just added uh what is that uh three no four eight yeah basically it added like nine more uh like hardcoded uh data."

• The AI's ability to add hardcoded data is noted, but there is room for improvement in how this is handled.

"I'm sure there's a lot of more complicated features that I could go and mess around with this."

• The speaker acknowledges the potential for exploring more complex features with the AI-assisted code editor.

• The speaker explores the deployment process of an application and is curious about where it will be hosted.
• The speaker did not log in using GitHub or other accounts, raising questions about the hosting mechanism.
• The speaker notes a claim process for the project, which involves logging in, suggesting a need for account verification.

"I'm curious how this is going to work because, uh, if it doesn't make me log into any accounts, then I'm curious like who's hosting this."

• The speaker is questioning the hosting mechanism of the application, highlighting concerns about account verification and ownership.

"So it added it and now I claim your real when we to claim this project interesting so it's using a uh so here let's check this out."

• The speaker identifies a claim process for the project, indicating a step necessary for deployment and ownership verification.

• The speaker reflects on the ease of creating an application using AI, noting that it would take a beginner several days to learn from scratch.
• The speaker acknowledges the integration of an API as a potential challenge but not overly complex.
• The speaker is impressed by the AI's capability to simplify the development process through a few prompts.

"Look at this we made this entire application which I'm not playing like if you were to code this yourself, I think the only hard part would be going to like an actual API."

• The speaker highlights the potential challenge of API integration in application development, emphasizing the AI's role in simplifying this process.

"From like beginner like first timer to make something like this takes like a couple days to learn it maybe longer if you know you're still learning from scratch."

• The speaker notes the time investment required for beginners to create an application, underscoring the AI's efficiency in reducing this learning curve.

• The speaker encounters issues with pagination, where the data does not change as expected when navigating different pages.
• The speaker observes that the URL changes, but the displayed data remains the same, suggesting a technical glitch.
• The speaker notes that although this issue can be fixed, it is crucial to be aware of such problems when coding.

"It doesn't look like it's working which I'm sure I could fix that but I mean for tutorial sake I don't think it really matters."

• The speaker acknowledges a problem with pagination, indicating that while it can be resolved, it is not critical for the tutorial's purpose.

"The problem is the actual data didn't change so I think, uh, yeah that's strange but I'm sure you if you new code you can easily fix that."

• The speaker identifies a discrepancy between the URL change and the data display, highlighting a technical issue that requires attention.

• The speaker is impressed by the AI software's potential to replace existing tools, contingent on improved accuracy and code limits.
• The speaker questions how to integrate the generated code into their own projects without manual copying and pasting.
• The speaker is uncertain about the licensing and ownership of the generated code, especially for commercial use.

"This could basically replace the other ones assuming they make the code more accurate and obviously they I'm sure the limit I'm not sure what it is but if they increase that then yeah this could be game-changing."

• The speaker sees potential in the AI software to revolutionize coding tools, provided that accuracy and limitations are addressed.

"The only thing I don't see is how can I add this to my own project without me having to go in here and like copy and pasting."

• The speaker expresses concern about the integration process of the AI-generated code into personal projects, indicating a need for a more seamless solution.

"I haven't read like the license on what's, um, like who owns this stuff in terms of like the copy but I believe it did show if you were to do commercially there's like a different plan."

• The speaker is uncertain about the licensing terms and ownership of the AI-generated code, particularly in a commercial context, highlighting the need for clarity in usage rights.