Every developer knows the feeling. The core product is taking shape, the APIs are humming, and then comes the request: "We need an admin panel." It's a necessary evil—a custom interface for managing users, moderating content, or tweaking application settings. The result is often a rushed, uninspired internal tool that consumes valuable development cycles that could be spent on your main product.
What if there was a better way? What if you could define your entire admin interface—its data models, validation rules, and even its layout—directly in your version-controlled codebase?
This is the promise of Business-as-Code, a paradigm shift that treats your business logic and administrative tools with the same rigor as your application code. And platforms like studio.do are turning this concept into a practical reality.
For years, developers have been caught between three unsatisfying options when building internal tools:
There has to be a middle ground that combines the power of code with the speed of a managed service.
Business-as-Code is an evolution of the "Infrastructure-as-Code" movement. Instead of defining servers and networks in code, you're defining your core business entities, relationships, and operational rules.
When applied to admin panels and content management, this means your data models live in your Git repository. Want to add a new field to your Users collection? You open a pull request, not a clunky UI.
This approach delivers powerful benefits:
This is where studio.do comes in. It's a service built entirely around the Business-as-Code philosophy, specifically designed for creating powerful, custom-branded admin panels and headless CMS instances.
The magic of studio.do is its simplicity. It’s a "no-ops" solution that lets you focus purely on your data logic.
Here’s the workflow:
Imagine defining a blog post structure. With studio.do, the code is as clear and declarative as this:
import { CollectionConfig } from 'payload/types';
const Posts: CollectionConfig = {
slug: 'posts',
admin: {
useAsTitle: 'title',
},
fields: [
{
name: 'title',
type: 'text',
required: true,
},
{
name: 'content',
type: 'richText',
},
{
name: 'status',
type: 'select',
options: ['draft', 'published'],
defaultValue: 'draft',
admin: {
position: 'sidebar',
},
},
],
};
export default Posts;
With just this file, studio.do generates a complete CRUD interface for "Posts," complete with a rich text editor, a status dropdown in the sidebar, and a robust API to power it all.
studio.do made a smart choice by building its service on top of Payload CMS. Payload is a modern, developer-first headless CMS renowned for its flexibility and power. It’s built with TypeScript and offers features like granular, field-level access control that are critical for enterprise-grade applications.
The problem? Setting up, hosting, and maintaining a Payload instance still requires operational effort. studio.do eliminates that entirely. You get all the power of Payload CMS without ever thinking about servers, databases, or deployments.
A generic-looking tool feels foreign. studio.do solves this by letting you completely customize the branding of your admin panel. Provide your logo, color palette, and font, and your generated CMS will feel like an integrated part of your own product suite—not a third-party tool.
Security is equally paramount. Because your instance is built on Payload, you can define granular user roles and field-level permissions directly in your code, ensuring that users only see and edit the data they're supposed to.
The era of spending weeks on disposable internal tools is over. By embracing a Business-as-Code approach with studio.do, you can generate powerful, secure, and perfectly branded admin panels in minutes.
Free up your developers to work on what matters most: your core product. Define your business in code, and let the studio do the rest.
What is studio.do?
studio.do is an AI-powered agent that provisions a fully-functional, custom-branded Payload CMS based on data models you define in your code. It's a headless CMS delivered as a service, tailored to your business logic.
Why use Payload CMS?
Payload is a modern, developer-first headless CMS built with TypeScript. It's incredibly powerful and flexible. studio.do handles the entire setup, hosting, and branding process, so you get the power of Payload without the operational overhead.
How do I define my content structure?
You define your content structure, known as 'Collections,' in simple TypeScript configuration files. Define your fields, data types, and validation rules, and studio.do will automatically build the corresponding admin UI and APIs.
Can I customize the branding of my studio instance?
Yes. You can provide your logo, color palette, and other brand assets via a simple configuration or API call. studio.do will generate a CMS that feels like your own product, not a third-party tool.