Hostinger has just announced the launch of theHostinger Horizons, a new AI-based tool that allows thecreation, editing and publishing web applications without the need for programming knowledge.
The solution works through a conversational assistant that understands simple commands and generates complete applications in an automated way
This means that Hostinger Horizons simulates the experience of talking to someone qualified in software development, capable of offering possible solutions and making adjustments and variations instantly
The proposal, in this case, it is to simplify a process that traditionally takes months of development, specialized technical knowledge and a high investment
Unlike other platforms that require external services for hosting and domain, aHostinger Horizons offers an integrated solution, that brings together in a single environment the necessary resources to launch an application. Hosting, domain and emailalready incorporated, what reduces steps and speeds up the launch
In the initial tests, simple web applications – as acalorie counter, aeducational gameand atime management tool – were developed and published in a few minutes, without the need for programming
In this context, the possibility of creating web applications without technical barriers can facilitate the development of projects forentrepreneurs, startups and small businessesthat need to validate ideas quickly
Every entrepreneur who has ever wanted to create their own web application has at some point faced the following question: how to create it if I don't know how to program? How to take the first step to show my idea to investors? “, explain Rafael Hertel, Country Manager of Hostinger in Brazil
Web applications have already turned ideas into multimillion-dollar startups, but creating them has always required knowing how to program or hiring a developer. Now, with Hostinger Horizons, we have reached the moment of thedemocratization of web application development, allowing anyone to put their unique and exciting ideas online, complement
Creation of web applications without programming
Companies likeDuolingo, NotionandAirbnbthey emerged as simple web applications before becoming large global brands.
In light of this, the possibility of developing this type of solution in an accessible way can facilitate the emergence of new businesses and accelerate the validation of ideas in the market
Creating a web application of this type from scratch takes weeks or months, hiring a developer can cost thousands of pounds. In larger projects, both time and costs grow exponentially, explain Hertel
According to the Country Manager of Hostinger in Brazil, Hostinger Horizons allows entrepreneurs and startups to build functional online tools and test ideas more quickly. It's like working with a developer or an agency, "only much faster and at a fraction of the cost", points.
In practice, therefore, the purpose of the tool is to allow small businesses, startups and entrepreneurscreate and test digital solutions without the need for programming.
In this sense, the possibility of developing a prototype – called MVP – internal tools without technical mediation can represent a competitive advantage, what makes the whole process faster and more economical
How Hostinger Horizons works
In general, Hostinger Horizons uses artificial intelligence to interpret commands in natural language and transform descriptions into functional applications and offers features such as
- AI chat interfacethe tool operates through a simple chat, in which artificial intelligence creates, add and edit the app elements as you describe, displaying a real-time preview next to the conversation
- Multilingual support and voicethe system understands commands in more than 80 languages (including Portuguese) and accepts voice input for greater convenience
- Image inputit is possible to send sketches or screenshots as design or functionality reference, that AI uses to adjust the application
- Integrated publicationwhen the app is ready, can be published on a custom domain with just a few clicks, that can be accessed instantly
- Continuous updatesrefinements or new features can be added at any time – just ask in the chat – and Hostinger Horizons implements the changes immediately, keeping the app always updated
With the growth of the startup ecosystem in Brazil, tools like this candrive the creation of digital solutionsin a faster and more economical way.
In addition to benefiting entrepreneurs and small businesses, the new technology from Hostinger presents itself as an alternative for digital agencies and developers, that can accelerate your processes without compromising the customization and functionality of the projects