Building Examples
Practical examples of building common application types with Buzzy AI v3, from simple to complex.
Learning by Doing
Theory is important, but nothing beats hands-on examples. This section walks through building common application types with Buzzy AI v3.
What you'll find here:
Step-by-step build guides using Buzzy AI v3 workflow
Specific prompts to use with Buzzy AI
Common pitfalls to avoid in Buzzy apps
Testing strategies using Buzzy's preview and live modes
What to do when things go wrong
Example Applications
Complexity: Simple Time: 1-2 hours Purpose: Learn the basics of Buzzy AI v3 workflow
Build your first complete application with Buzzy AI v3. Perfect for understanding the workflow and common patterns.
You'll learn:
Writing effective Buzzy AI prompts
Reviewing generated Brief, Blueprint, Data, and Design
Using Buzzy's visual editor for refinements
Testing in preview mode
Publishing your first Buzzy app
Complexity: Moderate Time: 4-6 hours Purpose: Connect your Buzzy app to external services
Learn to integrate with third-party APIs using Buzzy Functions (AWS Lambda) for services like weather, payments, or social media.
You'll learn:
Creating Buzzy Functions for API integrations
Using Constants for secure API key storage
Making HTTP requests from Lambda functions
Calling Buzzy Functions from your app
Error handling for API failures
Complexity: Moderate to Advanced Time: 6-10 hours Purpose: Add intelligent features to your Buzzy application
Build Buzzy apps that use AI services like OpenAI, Anthropic, or other AI providers through Buzzy Functions.
You'll learn:
Integrating AI services via Buzzy Functions
Prompt engineering for AI features
Managing AI API costs with Constants
Handling streaming responses
Connecting AI functions to Buzzy app actions
Complexity: Advanced Time: Varies widely Purpose: Understand what's possible (and what's not) with Buzzy
Explore game development with Buzzy and learn when it's appropriate and when to use other tools.
You'll learn:
What types of games work with Buzzy's no-code platform
Game-specific challenges in no-code environments
Performance considerations
When to use traditional game engines instead
How to Use These Examples
For Beginners
Start here: Hello World App
Then: Try adapting the hello world example to your own idea
Next: Try External API Integration when you need to connect to services
Finally: Explore AI-Powered Features when ready for advanced features
For Experienced Developers
Jump to: The example most similar to what you're building
Focus on: AI-specific challenges and approaches
Adapt: Patterns to your specific use case
Combine: Multiple examples for complex apps
General Approach
For each example:
Read the overview: Understand what you'll build
Follow setup steps: Get prerequisites ready (Buzzy account, any external services)
Execute build steps: Follow along with Buzzy AI v3 prompts
Review generated structure: Check Brief, Data, Design tabs
Test thoroughly: Verify each part works in preview mode
Adapt and extend: Make it your own using visual editor or additional prompts
Don't:
Copy prompts without understanding them
Skip testing in preview mode
Ignore warnings and cautions
Expect identical results (Buzzy AI varies)
Beyond These Examples
Combining Patterns
Real Buzzy apps often combine multiple patterns:
E-commerce app might include:
Hello world basics (Datatables, screens, navigation)
External API integration (payment processing via Buzzy Functions)
AI features (product recommendations via Buzzy Functions)
CRM system might include:
Hello world basics (Datatables with proper relationships)
External API integration (email services via Buzzy Functions)
Advanced data relationships (Subtables and Linked Table Fields)
Adapting Examples
When adapting:
Understand the core Buzzy pattern (data model, screens, actions)
Identify what's similar in your use case
Modify Buzzy AI prompts to match your needs
Test your specific requirements in preview mode
Common adaptations:
Different Datatables and field types
Different user workflows and navigation
Additional features using display rules and actions
Different Buzzy Function integrations
Example Selection Guide
What do you want to build?
├─ Simple CRUD app (list, create, edit, delete)
│ └─ Start with: Hello World
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├─ App using external data/services
│ └─ Start with: External API Integration
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├─ App with intelligent features
│ └─ Start with: AI-Powered Features
│
├─ Game or interactive experience
│ └─ Start with: Game Development Considerations
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└─ Complex multi-feature app
└─ Combine multiple examplesWhat Makes a Good Buzzy Example Project
Characteristics of good learning projects:
Scoped:
Clear data model boundaries
Defined features (screens, actions)
Achievable in reasonable time with Buzzy
Realistic:
Solves a real problem
Useful to someone
Not just a toy example
Fits Buzzy's strengths (business apps, data management)
Extendable:
Can add Datatables and screens later
Room to grow with Buzzy Functions
Learn as you expand
Relevant:
Interesting to you
Uses Buzzy features you want to learn
Applicable to future Buzzy projects
Tips for Example Projects
Start Simple
First version:
Minimum viable Datatables
Basic screens and navigation
Simple data model (avoid complex relationships initially)
Core functionality only
Later versions:
Add polish using visual editor
More features via AI prompts or manual editing
Better UI design and theme customization
Advanced functionality with Buzzy Functions
Document as You Build
Keep notes on:
Buzzy AI prompts that worked well
Issues encountered (data model, display rules, actions)
Solutions found (visual editor fixes, better prompts)
Time spent on each part
Buzzy-specific patterns that worked
Why:
Learn from your Buzzy experience
Reference for future Buzzy projects
Share knowledge with Buzzy community
Track your progress
Share Your Work
Consider sharing:
In Buzzy community forums
Blog post about your Buzzy building process
Video walkthrough of your Buzzy app
Screenshots of your app design
Benefits:
Get feedback from Buzzy community
Help others learn Buzzy patterns
Build portfolio of Buzzy apps
Improve understanding of Buzzy platform
Getting Help
If you get stuck:
First:
Review the relevant fundamentals section
Check Buzzy documentation
Review your Data and Design tabs
Then:
Ask in Buzzy community
Check Buzzy Discord
Review similar Buzzy app examples
Provide:
What you're trying to build in Buzzy
What prompts or manual edits you tried
What error/issue occurred
Screenshots of your app structure or preview mode
Next Steps
Ready to build with Buzzy?
Choose an example that matches your goal
Gather prerequisites (Buzzy account, external service accounts if needed)
Follow the guide step by step using Buzzy AI v3
Test thoroughly in preview and live modes
Adapt to your needs using visual editor or AI prompts
Share what you learned in Buzzy community
Choose your first example:
Hello World App - Start here if new to Buzzy
External API Integration - Need to connect to external services
AI-Powered Features - Want to add intelligent features
Game Development - Considering a game (learn limitations)
Remember: These examples are starting points, not rigid templates. The best learning comes from adapting them to your own ideas using Buzzy's flexible no-code platform.
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