Hào Nguyễn Quốc@QHao

Application Maker Engine IBM Bob App Engine is an intelligent, AI-powered application creation tool developed during an intensive 48-hour hackathon to push the boundaries of rapid prototyping. This modern frontend platform allows users to rapidly transform abstract ideas into fully functional code through an intuitive, free-canvas interface supercharged by advanced IBM watsonx.ai integrations. The project offers a seamless and highly collaborative application development experience. Users can leverage drag-and-drop sticky notes for organizing workflows, chat with an intelligent AI assistant for automated code generation, and view real-time code previews. To accelerate the setup process, developers can select from six specialized starter templates: E-Commerce Platform, Task Management App, REST API Service, Mobile Application, Data Processing Pipeline, and Machine Learning Model. Under the hood, the platform is built on a modern, high-performance tech stack featuring React 18, TypeScript, Vite, and Zustand. It integrates the robust Monaco Editor (the engine powering VS Code) to deliver a professional code editing environment with native syntax highlighting and cross-platform compatibility. Key features include a secure sandbox for live code execution, the capability to build and export applications as standalone desktop apps, and project exports into multiple formats like JSON, Markdown, and raw HTML. IBM Bob App Engine is the perfect tool for developers, product managers, and designers aiming to quickly build prototypes or test ideas side-by-side with artificial intelligence. As an actively maintained open-source project hosted on GitHub, it warmly welcomes community contributions and provides thorough documentation regarding directory structure, development workflows, and simple deployment guidelines.

Build solutions that improve how software is built. Work with an AI that understands your codebase, helping you reduce repetitive work and build with real context. ⏳ Build your project in 48 hours. 🚀 Get hands-on with IBM Bob and explore how AI fits into real development workflows before it becomes standard. 💡 Build tools and workflows that developers would actually use. ⭐ Learn directly from experts throughout the event. 🤝 Join a team or build solo. 💰 Prize pool: $10,000 🧑🏻‍💻 Register before the Kick-Off Stream and start building with Bob.

📅 May 11–19, 2026 • May 11 – 19: Online Build Phase. • May 18 (Hybrid Build Day – Online & Onsite) • May 19 (Demos & Awards – Online & Onsite) 🌍 Hybrid event. Join online from anywhere or build onsite at the venue. 🏆 Winners will be announced live on stage at the AI & Big Data Expo North America on May 19 📍 On-site Venue (May 18–19): San Jose McEnery Convention Center, CA, USA 🤝 Join solo or with a team. 🎟 FREE AI & Big Data Expo North America ticket included for participants that are able to join the on-site phase. 🏆Compete for a $10,000 prize pool 🧑‍💻 Apply now to design, prototype, and showcase enterprise-ready innovation.