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Aziz Bel Abed
Aziz Bel Abed

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What are your thoughts on generating a mobile application from a description using ai?

As a software engineer with a passion for creating mobile apps.
I often struggled to get started on new projects, the first lines of code were always the hardest, leading to many abandoned ideas.
What do you think about a web app autogenerates mobile applications from just an app name and a description using ai? Providing for developers who want a starting point they can build upon, as well as startups and small businesses looking to prototype apps quickly.

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Anshul Dashputre

Autogenerating a basic app structure from a simple description could be a huge time-saver for developers. It could democratize app development and allow more people to explore their ideas.

However, I imagine there would be limitations. Complex app logic and unique user experiences might still require significant human input. It'll be interesting to see how these AI-generated apps evolve and if they can truly replace the need for skilled developers entirely.

I'd love to see how well these tools handle different app categories and complexities.

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Aziz Bel Abed

Yes, you are right.
Creating a complex app can be challenging.
However, providing a quick start for developers or enabling small businesses to have a prototype can be a huge time saver.
That's why I started working on a web app called AppScriptor. It autogenerates mobile applications from just an app name and a description.
Here’s how it looks:
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