I’ve been intrigued by the rise of no-code tools and founders creating million-dollar apps with no tech backgrounds.

So, I decided to jump in and build my own productivity web app, Ikleu (pronounced [Ick-Clue]), with the help of two AI tools: Claude and Cursor AI.

###The Problem

As a developer with 10+ years of experience, I often struggle to translate my ideas into working prototypes. Most to-do apps are too bloated for my taste, so I built Ikleu—a simple, no-login web app that gamifies task management.

###Enter Claude and Cursor AI

I started by testing Claude, an AI chatbot by Anthropic, to generate HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for my app. While the code looked good, the functionality wasn’t quite there—UX was off, and the JS logic didn’t work.

Then, I switched to Cursor AI, an AI-powered code editor. I used it to debug the code Claude generated. Cursor’s tab-complete feature really stood out, helping me set up the core logic quickly. Within a few hours, I had a functional app.

###The Verdict

Claude helped me with code structure but lacked precision in JS logic. Cursor AI, with its smart code suggestions, significantly sped up my process and helped refine the app to my liking. The winner for me? Cursor AI—especially for its coding assistance.

###Final Thoughts While neither tool can fully build a web app from scratch without some tech knowledge, the power of AI in development has come a long way.

I’ll keep experimenting with Cursor, but for now, you can try out Ikleu ( linked above or visit https://ikleu.xyz) and let me know what you think!