From routing ambulances to processing 3M transactions, this tool powers apps when it counts
The hard truth about AI-generated backends: faster isn't better without trust. Xano 2.0 delivers both without compromise.
Hey everyone đ
Todayâs featured interview is with someone whoâs rethinking what backend development should look like in the AI era. Meet Prakash, founder of Xano â a platform thatâs bridging the gap between AIâs lightning-fast code generation and the trust, reliability, and control that production systems actually need.
Hereâs the tension theyâre solving: AI can generate backend code in seconds, but most of it fails in production. Why? Because speed without transparency creates systems teams canât understand, validate, or govern. Youâre left choosing between moving fast with AI or building something you can actually trust and scale.
Xano 2.0 refuses that tradeoff. Itâs the first production-grade backend that lets you build with code, AI, and visual tools in one unified platform â where every line of logic stays synchronized across visual flows, AI-generated code, and human-written code. Whether youâre routing ambulances in Colombia, orchestrating AI models for global brands, or powering a digital wallet handling thousands of transactions per second for 3 million customers, Xano is built for when it actually counts.
The platform has already earned more security certifications than any other low-code platform, and now with 2.0, theyâre meeting AI-native builders where they work â in IDEs, MCP servers, and soon the CLI â without sacrificing the governance enterprises require.
I wanted to understand how theyâre solving the AI backend trust problem, so I sent Prakash some questions.
Interview with Prakash, CEO of Xano
In simple terms, whatâs new with Xano 2.0?
Xano 2.0 is the first production-grade backend that lets you build with code, AI, and visual tools in one unified platform. It combines the speed of AI with the control and transparency of real backend engineering. Developers can code in their IDE with XanoScript and Git, collaborate visually in the new Canvas View, and instantly validate what AI builds. It is designed for startups that need to move fast and for enterprises that require scale, compliance, and reliability, all without giving up control.
Whatâs the unique insight that set you off on this path to 2.0?
AI made building faster but not better. Most AI-generated backends fail in production because teams cannot fully understand or govern what is being built. We realized the real challenge was not writing code faster but creating trust and transparency. Xano 2.0 addresses this by combining AI speed with a visual validation layer and production-grade reliability.
Give us the backstory - what initial problems did Xano 1.0 solve? What did it really excel in?
Xano 1.0 made backend development accessible to anyone who outgrew tools like Bubble or Airtable. We delivered scalable infrastructure, instant auto-documented APIs, and global performance without DevOps. Behind the scenes, we invested heavily in security and compliance, earning more certifications than any other low-code platform and becoming a foundation for startups, enterprises, and even regulated industries to trust Xano in production.
Can you share a wild âaha momentâ or turning point in Xanoâs journey so far?
To be honest, there hasnât been one single âwildâ moment. When AI coding tools took off, we paused and asked ourselves if Xano still mattered. The âahaâ came slowly as we realized that while AI has changed how fast people can build, it hasnât changed what truly matters: trust, reliability, and scale. Those have always set Xano apart, and despite all the change, people still choose Xano when it counts. I recently spoke with a founder using Xano to route ambulances in Colombia, another orchestrating AI models to create commercials for major global brands, and a large financial institution that powers its digital wallet for over three million customers on Xano, handling thousands of transactions per second. Moments like those remind me that while technology shifts, trust, reliability, and control never go out of style.
Whatâs the most surprising or non-obvious thing youâve learned about your customers and their pains?
When we started Xano, many people advised us to simplify backend development by abstracting it into things like âzaps,â ârecipes,â or âworkflows.â We chose a different path. We kept real backend concepts intact such as APIs, databases, functions, and queries, and focused on teaching them through clear documentation and tutorials. That decision paid off. We discovered a fast-growing group of technical builders who are not traditional software engineers but understand backend concepts deeply and are closely connected to business needs. By staying true to engineering fundamentals and investing in education, we empowered them to build production-ready systems while earning the trust of professional developers and enterprises.
Walk us through your biggest âthis is way harder than we thoughtâ moment while building Xano 2.0
For the âCodeâ pillar of Xano, we debated whether to adopt TypeScript or build our own language. After months of prototyping, we realized that existing languages were too flexible and would break the one-to-one synchronization between visual logic, AI-generated code, and human-written code. To keep everything unified, we built XanoScript, a purpose-built structured language designed for consistency and predictability. It was a major technical investment, but it ensures that every line of logic stays synchronized and production-ready, forming the backbone of Xano 2.0 and everything we build next.
Whatâs one piece of hard-earned advice youâd give to founders building developer tools based on your Xano 2.0 experience?
Know exactly where you sit in the stack and who you serve. We spent too long trying to be too many things to too many people, which only created confusion. Once we became laser-focused, everything clicked. It is equally important to hire people with deep domain expertise because developers can instantly tell when you truly understand their world and can speak their language.
Can you share a fun or memorable story from your team while building Xano 2.0 â maybe a late-night debugging session or customer interaction that stuck with you?
When we introduced the new Visual Canvas, we showed it to a large insurance company, and they were blown away. They immediately called it âself-documenting software.â What used to take weeks of manual documentation now appeared instantly as a clear, visual flow anyone could understand. The ability to offload the documentation work was worth everything to them, even beyond the benefits to the developers. They began planning to migrate legacy systems to XanoScript after seeing how it could cut maintenance costs and speed up delivery. Moments like that make the hard work worth it!
What are some initial reactions from showing 2.0 to actual people? Any lessons/iterations from there?
The excitement has been palpable. Most of the reactions come from seeing the visual and code layers stay perfectly in sync. When you make a change in code, it is instantly reflected in the visual layer, and vice versa, which feels like magic. AI-native builders are especially excited that Xano now meets them where they work, including in their IDEs, MCP servers, and soon the CLI. Being able to move at AI speed, validate logic visually, and write code when needed has really resonated with our community.
Where can people learn more about Xano 2.0 and its latest PH launch?
You can join us on Product Hunt today on October 23, 2025! We will be live answering questions, addressing feedback, and showing how teams are already using Xano 2.0 to power the next generation of AI-driven applications.
Thatâs a wrap on this featured interview â hope Prakashâs journey sparked some ideas for you on how to bridge AI speed with production-grade reliability.
The lesson here? In the AI era, speed is abundant but trust is scarce. The winners will be platforms that refuse the false choice between moving fast and building systems you can actually rely on in production.
Anyway, earlier today, I helped hunt Xano 2.0 on Product Hunt. The Xano team and I would love for your feedback, support and comments on the launch page as it can help more people discover the product.
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