In this episode of the JUXTCast, we are joined by Malcolm Sparks (JUXT CTO), Henry Garner (Principal Engineer), Denis Lobanov (Senior Software Engineer), and Joe Littlejohn (Chief Delivery Officer) for an inside look at JUXT’s upcoming AI Radar. Initiated by Henry, the AI Radar is a new initiative designed to organise and share JUXT’s insights, advice, and recommendations on AI-related frameworks, tools, languages, and platforms. The team discusses the goals behind the project, key takeaways from their research so far, and how this evolving radar will support developers and decision-makers navigating the fast-moving AI landscape. Subscribe to our channel and stay tuned as the AI Radar will be available soon!

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From settling into JUXT’s brand-new office to sharing insights from the XT25 Fintech Conference in London, the team discusses how the industry is evolving and how AI is shaping the future of software, finance, and developer tooling.

Whether you're curious about what’s next for JUXT or the broader fintech and AI landscape, this episode sets the tone for an exciting new chapter.

In this engaging episode of the JUXT Cast, Jeremy Taylor and Malcolm Sparks sit down with Ryan Robitaille, the founder of Rabbit, https://github.com/ryrobes/rvbbit. Ryan shares his unique journey—from working with Oracle systems as a young Solutions Engineer to becoming a creative force in the world of data visualization.

Ryan explores his experience building Rabbit, a tool designed to bridge the gap between proprietary BI tools and custom-built engineering solutions. Frustrated by the limitations of traditional tools like Tableau, Ryan envisioned a platform that offers the "best of both worlds": the simplicity of drag-and-drop dashboards with the power and flexibility of live coding and version control.

Key Takeaways from the Episode:

• The Origins of Rabbit: How Ryan’s passion for combining artistry and data engineering sparked the creation of a platform that feels like a "game engine for data."
• Balancing Build vs. Buy: Insights into the perpetual organizational dilemma of purchasing BI tools versus building in-house solutions.
• Clojure’s Role: How Clojure and its philosophy of "code is data" played a pivotal role in Rabbit's architecture and flexibility.
• The Tableau Experience: Ryan reflects on Tableau's transformative early days and where the tool has hit its limits.
• Empowering End-Users: Why Ryan believes tools should offer a low bar for entry but a high ceiling for complexity.

With fascinating anecdotes and deep technical insights, this episode sheds light on how data platforms can evolve to empower creativity, transparency, and collaboration.