Gadget

Gadget is an AI-powered, full-stack development platform designed to accelerate web application development by eliminating repetitive boilerplate code and setup tasks. Think of it as a complete development environment that includes everything you need: a Node.js backend, React frontend, PostgreSQL database, and serverless hosting, all integrated and ready to use.

The platform automatically generates APIs, handles authentication, manages databases, and provides built-in connections to popular services like Shopify and BigCommerce. What makes Gadget special is its AI assistant that understands your specific app and helps write code, create database tables, and handle deployment tasks.

Unlike no-code tools that limit customization, Gadget gives you full control over your code while removing the tedious setup work. Founded by ex-Shopify executives, it combines best practices with smart automation to help developers build applications up to 10 times faster than traditional methods.

Getting started with Gadget is remarkably simple and requires no complex setup. First, visit gadget.dev and create a free account to access your development dashboard. The platform instantly creates both development and production environments for your new project.

Here's how to build your first app:

• Define your data models - Use the visual editor to create database tables with rich field types and relationships

• Customize your backend - Write JavaScript functions to handle business logic, API calls, and data processing

• Build your frontend - Use the built-in React environment or connect your own frontend framework

• Test everything - Use the integrated debugging tools and API playground to ensure everything works perfectly

• Deploy with one click - Push your app from development to production instantly

The AI assistant helps throughout the process, suggesting code improvements and handling routine tasks. You can code directly in the web-based IDE or use the command-line tool to sync with your local development environment. Pro tip: Start with one of their pre-built templates to get up and running even faster.

• AI-powered development assistant and code generation

• Auto-generated APIs with built-in authentication and permissions

• Fully managed PostgreSQL database with automatic scaling

• React frontend framework with instant deployment

• Pre-built Shopify and BigCommerce integrations

• Background job processing and webhook handling

• Git source control and unlimited development environments

• One-click production deployment with enterprise hosting