Best of NoCode — September 2025

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   LogRocket·29w

   How I vibe-coded 2 Chrome extensions that save me hours every week

   A designer shares how they built two Chrome extensions using 'vibe coding' - a method of creating applications by describing functionality in plain language to AI tools rather than writing code manually. The first extension automates form filling for job applications using CSV data, while the second streamlines X (Twitter) searches with advanced filtering. The process involves designing in Figma, then using AI-powered tools like Cursor to generate working code through natural language prompts.

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   Leading Developers·31w

   3D No-Code, nights and weekends - a director of engineering’s side project

   A Director of Engineering shares his journey building a 3D no-code platform as a side project, working 15 hours per week while maintaining his full-time role. After going full-time when his company closed, he discovered the product was too complex for non-technical users but worked well for engineers. This led to a pivot toward test-driven AI code generation for regulated industries, targeting developers and engineering managers instead of the original no-code market.

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   TechCrunch·28w

   Nothing launches AI tool for building mini apps using prompts

   Nothing unveiled Playground, an AI-powered tool that enables users to create mobile widgets and mini apps using simple text prompts. Currently limited to widgets like flight trackers and virtual pets, the platform allows deployment to Nothing's Essential Apps ecosystem. The launch follows Nothing's $200M funding round and CEO Carl Pei's vision for AI-first operating systems. While promising, similar vibe-coding approaches on mobile have struggled with security and maintenance challenges.

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