AI Builds the App in 5 Minutes. So Why Can't I Ship It?

"I told the AI what I wanted and it spat out an app in five minutes." You've seen that video, right? So have I. And honestly, it made me a little anxious. Everyone's cranking out apps and I'm the one standing still.

So I went and built one myself. A handful of mini-apps, all the way to launch. And here's the one thing I figured out: building really does take five minutes. But that's not the whole job.

Let me walk you through building one app, and you'll feel exactly what I mean.

I just built it. It came together in a single evening

Let's say the idea is a "one-screen app that rounds up this week's convenience-store BOGO and 2-for-1 deals." Wouldn't it be nice to know what's on sale before you walk in? Everyone's had that thought. It's simple and clear, which makes it perfect for a mini-app.