Apps Overnight

Build Your First App This Weekend

Complete beginner's guide - no coding experience needed. Follow these 6 steps to go from idea to live app.

No coding required
Weekend project
Real, working app
1

Start Your Free Trial

Sign up and get instant access to all 15 mini-apps

2 minutes
  1. Click 'Start Free Trial'
  2. Enter your email (no credit card required)
  3. Verify your email
  4. You're in! All 15 apps unlocked
2

Use Idea Architect

Turn your app idea into a detailed project plan

10-15 minutes
  1. Describe your problem (e.g., 'Restaurant owners need online ordering')
  2. Define your target audience
  3. List your core features (3-5 main features)
  4. Click 'Generate Specification'
  5. Get a complete project plan with user stories, tech stack, and roadmap

💡 Pro tip: Be specific! Instead of 'I want to build a social network', say 'I want college students to find study groups for their classes'

3

Get Claude Code

Set up Claude Code to build your app

5 minutes
  1. Go to claude.ai/code
  2. Sign up for Claude Code (free tier available)
  3. Choose your IDE (VS Code, Cursor, or Web)
  4. You're ready to start building!

💡 Pro tip: Claude Code is Anthropic's AI coding assistant. Think of it as having an expert developer pair programming with you.

4

Copy & Give to Claude Code

Use your generated specification

1 minute
  1. In Apps Overnight, click 'Copy to Clipboard' on your specification
  2. Open Claude Code
  3. Paste the specification
  4. Claude Code will start building your app!

💡 Pro tip: Claude Code works best with clear, detailed instructions - that's exactly what Apps Overnight generates for you.

5

Build Feature by Feature

Use the right mini-apps as you progress

Ongoing
  1. Need a database? Use Data Architect
  2. Got an error? Use Debug Decoder
  3. Need a design? Use Design System
  4. Ready to launch? Use Launch Control
  5. Want to make money? Use Monetization Wizard

💡 Pro tip: Don't try to build everything at once. Start with one feature, get it working, then move to the next.

6

Launch Your App

Go from idea to live app in one weekend

2-3 days total
  1. Use Security Auditor to check for vulnerabilities
  2. Use Test Pilot to ensure everything works
  3. Use Launch Control for your pre-launch checklist
  4. Deploy with Vercel (free tier available)
  5. Share with your first users!

Your 3-Day App Building Plan

Follow this schedule to launch your first app this weekend

Day 1: Your First Feature

  • Use Idea Architect to plan your app
  • Use Stack Sage to choose your tech stack
  • Use Data Architect to design your database
  • Give the specification to Claude Code
  • Have a working prototype by end of day

Day 2: Polish & Features

  • Use Design System to make it look professional
  • Use Debug Decoder when you hit errors
  • Add 2-3 core features
  • Use Test Pilot to test everything
  • Make it mobile-friendly with Mobile Converter

Day 3: Launch

  • Use Security Auditor for security check
  • Use Launch Control for final checklist
  • Deploy to Vercel or similar
  • Share with 5-10 early users
  • Celebrate! You built an app!

You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers

I've never coded before. Can I really build an app?

Yes! That's exactly who this is for. Apps Overnight generates the specifications and instructions. Claude Code (the AI) does the actual coding. You're the director - you tell it what to build, and it builds it. No coding knowledge required.

How is this different from no-code builders?

No-code builders are limited and expensive. With Apps Overnight + Claude Code, you get: Real code you own forever, unlimited customization, no monthly fees to keep your app running, and the ability to add any feature you can imagine.

What if I get stuck?

Use Debug Decoder! Paste any error message and get a plain-English explanation with step-by-step fixes. Plus, you have email support and comprehensive documentation. You won't be alone.

Can I actually make money from an app I build in a weekend?

Absolutely! Many successful products started as weekend projects. Use Monetization Wizard to add payments, set up a subscription, and start charging. Some of our users are making $1,000-$5,000/month from apps they built in a weekend.

Ready to Build Your First App?

Start your free 3-day trial and follow this guide. You'll have a working app by the end of the weekend.