How to Build an App From SCRATCH with Lovable + Supabase



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Summary of “Build Your Own App Without Coding” Video

Overview

  • Objective: Demonstrate building an app from scratch using AI tools (Lovable & Superbase) without coding knowledge.
  • Duration: 60 minutes.

App Concept

  • Name: PitchPal
  • Functionality: The app converts an audio recording of a founder’s startup idea into an optimized one-liner and pitch deck structure using AI.

Tools Used

  1. Lovable: AI coding platform to build the app.
  2. Superbase: Backend as a service for database, authentication, and real-time functionalities.

Steps to Build the App

  1. Create Initial App Concept: Design a prompt for Lovable to build an app that transforms audio into a pitch.
    • Core functionality includes voice recording, transcription, and generating a pitch deck.
  2. Design Landing Page: Use AI to create a landing page for the app, ensuring brand alignment and aesthetic appeal.
  3. Develop Functionality: Build features that allow users to log in, record their ideas, and generate pitches.
    • Include options to save, edit, or delete pitches in a library.
  4. Integrate Authentication: Use Superbase to manage user authentication.
    • Set up sign-up, login, and password recovery functionalities.
  5. Create Database Structure: Synchronize the app to save user data securely in Superbase.
    • Establish row-level security for data protection.
  6. Implement AI Generation: Use OpenAI API for real transcripts and optimized pitch generation based on user input.

Finalization

  • Launch the app and link it to a custom domain.
  • Highlight the difference between building an app and acquiring customers.
  • Encourage viewers not to hesitate to take charge of their app ideas without needing extensive coding experience.

Conclusion

  • The video emphasizes the possibility of building functional applications using AI tools to empower non-technical entrepreneurs without any coding skills.