AI-generated code doesn't work...

THIS WEEK’S STORY

“AI-generated code doesn’t work...”

I hear this all the time—not from indie devs who are embracing the AI coding revolution, but from senior developers clinging to old ways.

The truth? You either start using AI and ship fast (even as a non-developer!) or risk becoming a dinosaur. Every week, AI models are getting smarter, faster, and cheaper—driving costs toward zero and productivity through the roof.

With the release of Sonnet 3.7, coding with AI has reached a whole new level. My entire app’s codebase? AI-generated. And it works brilliantly.

Even YC Combinator (the world’s most famous startup incubator) reported that 25% of their startups now have fully AI-generated codebases—and that number is growing fast.

The most exciting part? 99.9% of people still don’t realize this. If you’re reading this, you’re in the 0.1% who do. And you have a choice: watch from the sidelines or start building.

(BTW, I just launched a free community with learning material to help you build apps from scratch using AI. Limited-time access—check it out!)

HEADLINES

OpenAI agent SDK

OpenAI has just launched a powerful suite of tools that make building intelligent agents easier than ever. These AI-powered assistants can now handle complex tasks effortlessly.

For app builders, this unlocks advanced capabilities that were previously out of reach—like web search, automating computer tasks, finding files, and more.

The best part? If you have an app idea, you can now build even more powerful features just by plugging in the new Agent SDK—no extra coding required! 🚀

THIS WEEK’S TIP

The AI wave is transforming the game in two major ways:

1. Leveling the playing field: allowing new startups to take on industry giants.

2. Boosting efficiency: making it easier to build and scale with a lean team.

But here’s the catch: AI alone won’t make you successful. You still need a winning idea and the right execution to turn it into a profitable app.

A great idea, executed well, will always be rare—even with AI making things cheaper and faster. That’s why having a proper validation and execution plan is critical, especially as a non-developer. (PS: I break down how to find a winning app idea in no time in this special guide)

So my tip is to take a step-by-step approach before going all in without knowing all the ins and outs of building a successful app:

1. Find a winning app idea—solve a real, daily problem people are facing.

2. Validate it before writing a single line of code.

3. Build a quick MVP in a couple of weeks—AI can handle the coding.

4. Gather early feedback and make key improvements.

5. Launch & scale through organic social growth.

That’s all you need to hit $10K MRR with your mobile app.

I’ve built a community that walks you through this entire process (and more).

Join now—it’s free for a limited time! 

QUICK HITS

• Microsoft Launches Azure AI Studio: A new platform integrating AI tools for app development, including code generation and debugging. (TechCrunch)

• OpenAI Upgrades GPT-4.5 Pro: Now with enhanced code generation, enabling "vibe coding" with natural language inputs. (The Verge)

• Bubble Adds AI-Driven UI Design: Machine learning suggests layouts and interfaces for no-code app development. (Forbes)

• Google Vertex AI Boosts Testing: New AI-powered tools automate app testing and debugging. (ZDNet)

• DeepMind & GitHub Partner on AI Coding: AlphaCode AI now powers GitHub’s code completion and review. (CNBC)

Psst! If you are a developer that needs cool SaaS ideas this is for you:

And That is all for this week!

See you next Saturday!

Filippo

Filippo Pietrantonio

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