Thinking Outside the Box: Taking Your LOB Apps to the Next Level | Dan Wahlin | ng-conf 2023

Take your LOB apps to the next level by leveraging AI, Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, and cloud services, while prioritizing end-user needs and security.

Key takeaways
  • Think outside the box and use AI to enhance your LOB apps
  • Use Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory to integrate organizational data
  • Use APIs to retrieve data from various sources, such as Google Workspace or Microsoft Teams
  • Minimize context shifts and use AI to generate natural language to SQL queries
  • Use Azure Open AI and Microsoft Graph to integrate communication features
  • Don’t just write code, think about the end user and what they need
  • Use environment variables and templates to customize your app
  • Consider using NgxBuild+ to get environment variables into your app
  • Don’t forget about security and talk to your DBAs before implementing AI
  • Take advantage of open source LLMs and AI frameworks to build your app
  • Use Angular and web components to build a single-page app
  • Integrate files, emails, and chats from various sources, such as Microsoft Teams or Google Workspace
  • Use Twilio for SMS and phone calls, and Microsoft Graph for email
  • Consider using OpenAI for AI-powered writing and reviewing
  • Take advantage of CI/CD and cloud services to deploy your app
  • Don’t just focus on coding, think about the end user and what they need.