From Idea to Online Service in No Time: Leveraging AI and Eyevinn Open Source Cloud

As an entrepreneur, tech enthusiast, or developer, you know how daunting it can be to transform an idea into a functional web service. But with the combination of AI and the Eyevinn Open Source Cloud (https://www.osaas.io/), this journey becomes streamlined and efficient. In this post, I’ll share my experience of creating an online movie recommendation site—and how leveraging AI and Eyevinn Open Source Cloud made it possible in just a few hours.

The Idea: An Online Movie Recommendation Site

I had a simple idea: a website where users could enter a movie name and get two new movie recommendations, using the OpenAI API to generate suggestions. This seemed like a perfect project to test the capabilities of Eyevinn Open Source Cloud.



Step 1: Generating the Code with ChatGPT

To kick things off, I used ChatGPT to help create a Docker container with an HTML frontend and a Node.js backend that communicates with the OpenAI API. It requires an OpenAI API key to be entered when starting the Docker container. This approach let me rapidly build a prototype without needing to dive deep into intricate coding.

Step 2: Running the Code Locally

Next, I took the generated code and ran it locally on my Mac using VS Code, with the help of GitHub Copilot. It is important to make sure that the latest version of software, such as Node.js, is used to ensure security and performance, as the code generated by ChatGPT may not always be up to date. This local testing step was crucial to ensure everything worked smoothly before deployment. Once I confirmed the functionality, I published the code in a public GitHub repository. https://github.com/alexbj75/movierecommendator

Step 3: Deploying on Eyevinn Open Source Cloud



With the code ready, I created an account on Eyevinn Open Source Cloud https://www.osaas.io/ and connected it to my GitHub repository. After submitting the repository URL under “My service inbox”, it went through a quick approval process and then I launched the service.

In no time, my movie recommendation site was live and accessible here https://ej75hotmal-alex.alexbj75-movierecommendator.auto.prod.osaas.io.



Advantages of Eyevinn Open Source Cloud

Rapid Development and Deployment: Eyevinn Open Source Cloud and AI tools enabled me to take my idea from conception to a live web service in under three hours, which is impressive for someone who hasn’t written code in 24 years. This rapid turnaround is a game-changer for anyone looking to innovate quickly.

Easy Deployment Without Building or Hosting Software: Eyevinn Open Source Cloud simplifies the process of deploying services by removing the need to build or host the software yourself. This makes launching a project much easier.

Cost Savings: Leveraging open-source software eliminates expensive licensing fees, making it a cost-effective solution. Eyevinn Open Source Cloud also has no lock-in because the source code is always available on GitHub, ensuring full transparency and flexibility. This makes launching a project much easier.

Community-Driven Innovation: By using open-source tools, you benefit from the collective expertise of a global developer community that continuously enhances the software. Eyevinn Open Source Cloud also encourages community-driven innovation through revenue-sharing, contributing back to the community.

Conclusion

Eyevinn Open Source Cloud, combined with AI, is a powerful tool for entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and developers who want to bring their ideas to life quickly and affordably. My experience of creating an online movie recommendation site—even after not having programmed for 24 years—is proof of how accessible this platform is. If you have a web service idea, I highly recommend giving Eyevinn Open Source Cloud a try. You might be surprised by how fast your idea can come to life.