{
  "id": 14543579,
  "title": "I replaced my VS Code workflow with Google Antigravity, and cut my coding time in half",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/i-replaced-my-vs-code-workflow-with-google-antigravity-and-cut-my",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T21:30:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/replaced-vs-code-workflow-with-google-antigravity-cut-coding-time-in-half/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For years, I relied on VS Code to help me build complex coding projects. Curious if there was a faster way, I put Google's Antigravity through its paces. I tackled a challenging website project, starting from scratch and comparing the results with the default AI coding agents in VS Code. Antigravity made an impressive impression - my development time was halved compared to using VS Code alone. While VS Code has improved with its Agents Manager view, I found the default agents required more direct input to generate the desired output. In contrast, Antigravity felt more autonomous. I could describe an entire dashboard with features like charts, responsive layouts, and multiple pages. After reviewing the generated code, I rarely needed to make corrections. This reduced the back-and-forth I usually experienced. A common pain point when starting a new coding project is the initial setup - choosing a framework, organizing files, installing dependencies, and configuring the environment. VS Code's agent could handle some of these tasks, but Antigravity made it feel effortless. It planned the structure, created files, and configured the development server. Yet, what surprised me most was the quality of the finished website. Gemini 3.8 Flash, Antigravity's model, delivered nearly 80% of the work correctly on the first try. Compared to GitHub Copilot in VS Code, Antigravity's output was significantly closer to my vision, needing only minor adjustments. This meant less time spent on manual edits and revisions. Antigravity's browser testing capabilities were also noteworthy. Although VS Code offers a built-in browser and Copilot can interact with websites, Antigravity provided a more seamless experience. I could ask Gemini to open my site in Chrome, navigate pages, verify checkout workflows, and test interactive features. The agent generated screenshots and browser recordings as evidence of its work. While VS Code's Agents Manager supports parallel sessions, Antigravity's agent-first interface felt more intuitive for delegating tasks and monitoring progress. Despite Antigravity's many advantages, I still value VS Code's maturity, customization options, and reliability for everyday coding needs. However, for complex projects where speed and efficiency matter, Antigravity has become my go-to tool.",
  "summary": "One user recently tested Google’s Antigravity as a potential alternative to VS Code to determine if it offered a faster way to manage complex coding projects.\n\nSeparately, a user reported transitioning from Google Photos to a fully offline, open-source gallery app called Memoria, which was found on GitHub. According to Android Police, the user sought a replacement because Google Photos was becoming slow at displaying folders and relies heavily on the cloud. While Google Photos automatically sorts and indexes media using Google Maps pins and synchronizes files across devices, it often requires online processing even when accessing local folders.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "I replaced Google Photos with this free offline gallery app; I no longer feed my pics to Google",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/i-replaced-google-photos-with-this-free-offline-gallery-app-i-no",
        "published": "2026-10-14T17:00:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}