More people are building personal apps easily with AI tools, changing how we think about app creation.
Yu is part of a new trend. Many people are now using AI to write their own apps without being professional developers. They usually make web apps that fit their personal needs, but some want to create apps for their phones too. These “micro apps” are made just for the creator and their friends and often go away when they are no longer needed.
For example, Jordi Amat made a fun gaming app for his family during the holidays but deleted it afterward. Likewise, Shamillah Bankiya is working on a personal podcast translation app. Others, like James Waugh, are building tools for their hobbies, such as cooking.
The rise of micro apps is exciting for many because these apps are easy to make with tools that require little coding knowledge. Professor Legand L. Burge III says it’s like how social media trends appear and disappear quickly. Yu feels inspired and has six more app ideas.
Before now, no-code platforms made it easier for non-coders to create web apps, but mobile apps are now becoming easier, too. Companies are popping up to help anyone build apps for their smartphones. Yet, making mobile apps can be trickier because users often must download them from the App Store, which can be costly.
There are still challenges. Home-built apps may need improvements in quality and security, and sharing them can be expensive. But with advancements in AI and coding, the future looks promising for personal app creation.
People like Waugh have helped friends by making apps for specific needs, such as logging health concerns. Others, like Nick Simpson, have created apps to solve everyday problems, such as paying parking tickets automatically.
Experts believe that these personal apps can lead to exciting opportunities for everyone. Hollie Krause made a web app for tracking allergies because her doctor’s suggestions didn’t work for her. She completed the app in no time and envisions it helping others in the future.
In this new age of coding, anyone can tackle problems and share their apps without needing a lot of tech skills.