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Solving AI development bottlenecks with Databricks App (with demo)

Databricks24 June 2026Watch on YouTube

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Ep. 11 · Customerlake Databricks Agentic

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Description

With 1 billion new applications projected to be built by 2028, many by business users, companies need a platform that can support the needs of professional and citizen developers. Databricks Apps makes it easy to go from protoype to production. Learn more about Databricks Apps: https://www.databricks.com/product/databricks-apps 00:00 — Data is the new AI bottleneck 01:00 — Databricks Apps momentum 02:06 — What customers are building with Databricks Apps 03:52 — Making it easy: governance, host, build 06:40 — AI and the rise of citizen developers 08:40 — Unlocking the next wave of builders 09:10 — Introducing App Spaces 10:10 — Introducing Micro Apps 11:13 — Introducing Genie App Builder 12:00 — Justin demos updates to Databricks Apps 18:43 — What the Virtue Foundation is building with Databricks Presenters: Justin DeBrabant, Director of Product, Databricks

What you'll learn

  • Databricks Apps bridges the gap between prototype and production for AI applications, with built-in governance and hosting capabilities.
  • Citizen developers can build AI applications using low-code tooling, unlocking the next wave of application builders beyond professional developers.
  • Three new features accelerate app development: App Spaces for collaboration, Micro Apps for lightweight applications, and Genie App Builder for AI-assisted development.

Frequently asked questions

What is Databricks Apps and what problem does it solve?
Databricks Apps is a platform that bridges the gap between prototype and production for AI applications. It provides governance, hosting, and build tools in one place, enabling companies to go from idea to production quickly.
Who are citizen developers and why are they important for AI applications?
Citizen developers are non-technical or business users who can build applications using low-code tooling. They are important because companies expect around 1 billion new applications to be built by 2028, many of them by business users.
What are the three new features being introduced in Databricks Apps?
The three new features are App Spaces for team collaboration, Micro Apps for lightweight applications, and Genie App Builder for AI-driven development. These tools make it easier and faster to build applications.

Topics

ai-developmentdatabricksapplication-developmentcitizen-developersproductionization