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Wabi & the Rise of Prompt-Built Apps— The Next Software Wave

The “YouTube of software” is here. Anyone can build and share apps with a single prompt.

Hello AI Builders.

Let’s get you ahead. 🚀

In today’s newsletter ⬇️

  • 🚀 4 AI tools that actually save you hours

  • 🗞️ The real headlines, no fluff

  • 🧠 Insight: How AI Is Building Software

  • 📚 Resources you’ll actually want to click

  • 💡 Prompt of the Day — built for builders, not lurkers

We’re excited to share the latest EDM from AIMX SG 2025 where over 40,000 professionals, 2000+ companies and 500+ investors will come together over 3 days from 26-28 November — and even more excited to announce that we’ll be part of this upcoming event where Leo, founder of AI Business Asia and GroundAI, will be one of the keynote speakers. 👉 View the official event EDM

What to expect at the event:

  • Deep-dive sessions on the latest AI breakthroughs and real-world applications

  • Insights from industry leaders shaping the next phase of AI innovation

  • Networking with founders, operators, and tech builders from across the region

  • A look at emerging tools, platforms, and opportunities in the 2025 AI ecosystem

🚀 Top Tools To Try This Week!

  • Wabi - The “YouTube for software” platform that lets anyone build an app by describing what they want.

  • Replika - An AI companion who is eager to learn and would love to see the world through your eyes.

  • ROK Solution - Streamlines operations with no-code apps and hyperautomation.

  • Looka - AI-driven branding: logos, websites, and full identity kits.

The News: East Meets West

News from The WEST 👈:

News from The EAST 👉:

Vibe Coding Is Here

We’re entering an era where anyone can build and monetize apps—no coding required.

Platforms like Wabi launch us into what I’ll call “vibe coding” — where you describe your idea, and a fully functional app emerges.

Key Takeaways:

  • Democratizing software creation: Everyday users (teachers, barbers, real-estate agents) can build niche apps via prompts.

  • The “last mile” solved: Platforms handle deployment, hosting, updates. The creator focuses on idea and flow.

  • New creator economy: Software becomes another creative outlet—build, share, remix—just like YouTube content.

  • Shift of roles: Traditional developers become system designers/reliability engineers, while non-technical creators become app-builders.

  • Digital literacy redefined: Knowing how to talk to AI = the new programming. By 2030, prompt fluency will be a baseline skill.

🔮 Bottom Line: The next software revolution won’t come from Silicon Valley alone — it will come from millions of everyday creators empowered by AI to build, ship, and sell their own tools overnight.

 “Act as my AI app architect. I’ll describe the audience, purpose, and key features of the app I want to build. Design, generate, and deploy a full micro-app using Wabi — complete with a UI, database logic, and social-sharing capabilities.”

  • Define the user (who they are, their pain point).

  • Describe a unique niche app (specific, personal, maybe tiny audience).

  • Include a share/remix element (others can clone, iterate).

  • Decide how you’ll publish/share it (mobile-first, feed, social layer).

What to Ask First (Customizable Inputs):

  • My target user and their problem (e.g., personal trainer who wants a one-off routine app).

  • Core features or workflow (e.g., upload custom images, track progress, share with friends).

  • Monetization model (free, freemium, community-share).

  • Social/remix plan (others can copy your app, change theme).

  • Brand detail (app name, look & feel, vibe).

How the Output Should Look (Step-by-Step):

  1. App Blueprint → Architecture, UI layout, tech stack (even if invisible).

  2. Database + API Plan → Entities, user flows, logic.

  3. Social/Sharing Setup → Feed, remix rules, cloning.

  4. Monetization & Launch Plan → Maybe subscription or community share.

  5. Mobile Deployment & Edition Flow → How users edit & publish their app.

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Until next time!
Leo & Lex

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