How To Build A $10,000 App with AI (Cursor + DeepSeek)

Summary

This video demonstrates how to build a $10,000 app in just a few hours using AI tools like Cursor, Supabase, and DeepSeek's API. The guide walks viewers through the entire app creation process, from finding a viral app idea and designing it with Mobbin, to building the backend and implementing an AI chat feature. The video also covers how to upload the app to both the AppStore and Google PlayStore. With clear, step-by-step instructions, this video is a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to create an app with AI, no coding required.

Takeaways

• 😀 You can build a $10,000 app in hours without writing code using AI tools like Cursor, Supabase, and DeepSeek's API.
• 😀 The first step to building a successful app is identifying a common problem that frustrates people and offering a simple solution.
• 😀 Keep your app simple, with its core functionality explainable in three words or less.
• 😀 Ensure your app is shareable by solving a pressing issue that users will want to share with others.
• 😀 When designing your app, leverage proven designs from successful apps through platforms like Mobbin, without reinventing the wheel.
• 😀 Create a comprehensive Context file to guide AI tools in building your app by outlining every page and feature of your app in detail.
• 😀 Cursor's AI Composer can help you write code in plain English, allowing you to build your app step-by-step, even without coding knowledge.
• 😀 Use Supabase to set up the database and user authentication system for your app quickly and easily.
• 😀 After building the app, refine the UI by drawing inspiration from existing apps, pasting the images into Cursor for design improvements.
• 😀 Integrating AI features like DeepSeek's API can enhance the functionality of your app, allowing users to interact with the app via AI chat to add tasks.
• 😀 To publish your app on both iOS and Android, you'll need developer accounts for Apple and Google Play, along with Expo's tools to build and upload the app.

Q & A

How can you build an app without writing any code?

You can build an app without writing code by using AI tools like Cursor, Supabase for the backend and database, and APIs like DeepSeek for functionality. These tools simplify the process and allow for the creation of fully functional apps quickly.

What are the key criteria to finding a viral app idea?

The three key criteria for a viral app idea are: identifying a common and frustrating problem, keeping the app simple with core functionality explainable in three words or less, and making the app shareable so users are compelled to share it with others.

What is the importance of Mobbin in app design?

Mobbin is important because it provides access to proven app designs and user flows from popular apps like Duolingo, Spotify, and Netflix. By using Mobbin, you can save time by adapting existing, effective designs for your own app.

How does Cursor help with building the app?

Cursor is an AI-powered tool that helps in automating the code generation process. It can turn app designs into actual code, assist with project structure, and offer code suggestions, greatly speeding up the app development process.

What is the role of the Context File in app development with Cursor?

The Context File is essential as it provides a detailed and structured description of the app's features and flow. It serves as the blueprint that guides Cursor AI to correctly interpret and build the app based on clear instructions.

Why is it crucial to create the 'brain' of your app?

Creating the 'brain' of the app is crucial because it provides clear instructions for AI tools like Cursor. If the instructions are not detailed and organized, the AI may misinterpret the requirements and lead to wasted time and resources.

How can you ensure that Cursor builds your app correctly?

To ensure Cursor builds your app correctly, you must provide detailed, structured context in a Context File, specify the tech stack, and maintain a clear development plan. Regularly check the progress and resolve any errors with Cursor's help.

What is the purpose of the Composer feature in Cursor?

The Composer in Cursor allows you to interact with the AI by writing plain English instructions. You can ask the AI to build specific features or parts of the app, and the Composer translates these instructions into code.

How can you set up user authentication with Supabase in your app?

You can set up user authentication by creating an account on Supabase, setting up a new project, and linking the project to your app. Supabase will handle the authentication and email verification processes, simplifying user registration and login.

How do you deploy your app to the App Store and Google Play Store?

To deploy your app, you need to use Expo's EAS (Expo Application Services). This includes installing the EAS CLI, logging into Expo, configuring the build, and following Expo's tutorial for uploading your app to the App Store and Google Play Store.