Backboard: The Recursive CLI — AI Coding Agents on a Budget

Meet Backboard — The Recursive CLI, a terminal-native AI coding agent where the AI doesn't just write code, it delegates. Backboard spawns parallel sub-agents, each with access to 13 built-in tools including bash, a Python REPL, web search, file operations, and more.

It works with any model via OpenRouter (DeepSeek, Claude, GPT-4), outputs structured JSON for seamless CI/CD integration, and tracks every token you spend. No IDE required, no vendor lock-in — and our 53-test audit came in under $0.10 total.

Join us for a live terminal demo where you'll watch 3 AI agents write code simultaneously. Whether you're a developer curious about agentic workflows or looking to cut your AI tooling costs, this session will show you what budget-friendly autonomous coding really looks like.

The session will be held virtually over Google Meet — https://meet.google.com/yvf-tsnn-mrh

Agenda

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Speaker

Madusha Cooray - Backboard.io | Ex-Google

I'm an Engineer/Designer/Entrepreneur. I like to learn something new every day and I ♥ building useful things with people that are smarter than me.

Moderator

Florid Maclean - Catch The Event | Fanshawe College (CEO & Professor)

Florid Maclean is a visionary builder at the forefront of software development and technology education. As a Professor at Fanshawe College, he doesn't just teach theory; he brings real-world experience from his career as a Software Consultant and as the Founder of PORT24 Technologies Inc. His mission is to empower the next generation of innovators by sharing the practical les…

Hosted By

Florid Maclean, GDG Organizer

Florid Maclean is a visionary builder at the forefront of software development and technology education. As a Professor at Fanshawe College, he doesn't just teach theory; he brings real-world experience from his career as a Software Consultant and as the Founder of PORT24 Technologies Inc. His mission is to empower the next generation of innovators by sharing the practical lessons of turning ideas into reality.

An entrepreneur at heart, Florid also founded "Catch The Event," a leading ticketing partner and a testament to his knack for building and scaling. This hands-on experience allows him to mentor with a founder's perspective. As a lead organizer for Google Developer Groups London, he actively shapes the local tech ecosystem, proving his commitment extends from the classroom to the broader community.

Sneha Maclean, GDG Co-organizer

Kiran Puthan, GDG Co-organizer

Kiran blends a background in engineering with sales leadership, helping organizations evaluate and implement solutions that align with both technical needs and strategic objectives. He is also a leadership expert who delivers high-energy talks and presentations on Technology, Design, and Sales.

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-london-presents-backboard-the-recursive-cli-ai-coding-agents-on-a-budget/.