{
  "id": 19142936,
  "title": "I stopped looking for apps that do exactly what I want, and started vibe-coding the missing features",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/i-stopped-looking-for-apps-that-do-exactly-what-i-want-and-started",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-09T11:00:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/stopped-looking-for-apps-that-do-exactly-what-i-want-started-vibe-coding-the-missing-features/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Finding the perfect app that fits all our preferences is a challenge. Even the best apps have flaws, and sometimes, a single desired feature is missing. This led me to start building the features I wish my apps had, rather than searching endlessly for a perfect one. Using AI coding tools, I can describe my desired features and iterate on the result to create an app tailored to my needs. For example, I've been working on a Photoshop alternative focused on specific editing features I use frequently, and a study app combining the best aspects of Notion, NotebookLM, and Quizlet. By building apps that cater to my unique preferences, I'm no longer waiting for developers to add features I want.",
  "summary": "I'm done settling for almost perfect",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}