Elizabeth Lawler, the founder of AppLand, discusses the challenges of developing complex software and introduces AppMap, a tool likened to "Google Maps for code" that aims to provide developers with a visual, real-time understanding of their code's runtime. AppMap, which is open-source and free, helps teams communicate and understand software operations by visualizing dependent behaviors and interactions with code and services. Elizabeth emphasizes starting small with AppMap to avoid overwhelming amounts of data, advising users to focus on specific questions or areas when utilizing the tool. The project has gained traction with over 13,000 users since its announcement in 2021 and supports multiple coding languages, with plans for further development based on community feedback. AppMap is available in the VS Code and JetBrains marketplaces, and the company is committed to fostering community collaboration and enhancing developer tools through open-source contributions.