Building apps by talking to AI is easy. Choosing what to build isn't.
Writer Jack Raines published an essay, picked up by the Ben's Bites newsletter, arguing that tools like Claude Code and Codex (AI assistants that write code from plain instructions) and Wispr Flow (voice dictation) let you build almost any idea just by talking. His point is that being able to build something doesn't mean you should.
If you're starting to build apps with AI, the hard part is shifting from writing code to deciding which ideas deserve your hours. Editor's note: this is an opinion essay, not a news development. The only evidence available is a one-line summary, so whether it offers a real framework is unconfirmed. It may fit better as a short read than as news.
Worth a few minutes if you've started vibe coding and keep abandoning half-built projects. Skip it if you're still learning what these tools do. It's a mindset piece and won't teach you how to use them.
Your moveBefore your next build, write one sentence about who will use the app and what problem it solves for them. If you can't, read the essay first.
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