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Building a Habit Tracking App with Gemini AI Without Coding

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Samir Chaudry reveals how he built a functional habit-tracking application named 'one' using Google Gemini without any prior coding experience. After co-host Colin Rosenblum suggests UI feedback to make the negative response button glaring red, Samir prompts Gemini in plain English to update the app in real time.

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    In this studio discussion, content creator Samir Chaudry shows his co-host Colin Rosenblum how he built a fully functional mobile habit tracker without knowing how to write code. Samir explains that whenever people ask him how to develop their creative muscle, his standard recommendation is writing five ideas every day0:08. However, after failing to follow his own advice consistently, he opened Google Gemini and prompted the model with a request for a ruthlessly simple daily tracker to hold him accountable.

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    Gemini Flash-Lite3.5 Flash-LiteFastest answers3.8 FlashAll-around help3.1 ProAdvanced reasoning4 ArgonComplex tasksLowQuick and efficientMediumBalanced depthHighExtra thoroughHow should we start?Design a book cover for my life storyWalk me through setting up GitFind hidden gems in my neighborhoodAsk GeminiChatTask
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    Gemini generated a working prototype called 'one', a minimalist single-habit accountability app. Samir demonstrates setting up a habit by typing in his goal0:32 to generate five YouTube video ideas and choosing a commitment period from the available options. Upon setup, the app displays a clean interface asking if the task was completed today, featuring an interactive done button to tap0:49 and a detailed calendar streak view0:53 illustrating consecutive successful days.

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    October 2026Write 5 YouTube Ideas - 30 days7 COMPLETED23 REMAININGShare Progress Card for StoriesNew Goal / Restart
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    As Samir demos the product, Colin provides feedback on the interaction design, suggesting that selecting the negative option should trigger a glaring red visual cue1:37 to discourage breaking the habit. Samir immediately inputs this feedback directly into the Gemini prompt field1:37, instructing the AI in natural language to make the button glaring red so it feels bad to press. Gemini processes the request and instantly renders the updated red button interface1:37.

    Reflecting on the experience, Samir attributes the quality of the result to the Gemini 4 Argon model1:37, noting that initial versions of ideas now match the user's vision much faster. The segment wraps up with both creators marveling at how modern AI tools allow anyone to build complete software1:37 strictly through conversation, completely bypassing the barrier of technical programming knowledge.

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    1. 0:44Daily check-in logging interface
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    Samir describes his habit of writing five creative ideas daily and explains how he used Gemini to design an app to keep himself consistent.

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    • 0:08MomentCreative advice to write five ideas daily
    • 0:14On screenGemini Flash-Lite · 3.5 Flash-Lite · Fastest answers · 3.8 Flash · All-around help · 3.1 Pro · Advanced reasoning · 4 Argon · Complex tasks · Low · Quick and efficient · Medium · Balanced depth · High · Extra thorough · How should we start? · Design a book cover for my life story · Walk me through setting up Git · Find hidden gems in my neighborhood · Ask Gemini · Chat · Task
    • 0:15MomentSelecting Gemini 4 Argon model
    • 0:19On screenthe goal is do 10 push ups and I want to do it for 1 month. I would open the app it would ask it, or didn't do it. I'd click the one, and then it would go out to a calendar to show me how many days I didn't do it · it should feel ruthlessly simple
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    A conversational show-and-tell demo of AI prototyping

    Format: Podcast. Two creators sit in a studio as one demonstrates a habit-tracking web application he built using Gemini without writing code. They test live UI iterations by typing conversational feedback directly into the prompt box.

    Story arc

    1. 0:00IntroductionSamir brings up an app he built using Gemini based on his personal advice to write five creative ideas daily.
    2. 0:21App DemonstrationSamir walks through the onboarding setup, goal selection, daily check-in screen, and monthly calendar progress tracker.
    3. 0:55Feature Feedback & IterationHis co-host suggests making the missed habit button glaring red, and Samir prompts Gemini to update the style instantly.
    4. 1:19Reflection on AI ToolsSamir marvels at the quality of first-version outputs from the Gemini 4 model and building full apps with zero coding skills.

    Setups and payoffs

    1. 0:07Setup Samir shares his creative advice of writing five ideas every day
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      0:29Payoff Samir enters 'Write 5 YouTube Video Ideas' as his daily goal inside the tracker
    2. 0:57Setup The co-host asks to make the button glaring red when failing to log a habit
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      1:13Payoff Samir demonstrates the prompt updating the interface live via natural language

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    • Screen Recording OverlayScreen captures of Gemini and the web application interface cut into studio footage to show the build live.0:140:211:06
    • Natural Language IterationModifying application design directly by describing visual changes into an AI chat input.1:061:13

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    • Samir ChaudryCo-host of Colin and Samir who prototyped the habit tracking application.0:00Said + shown1:19Shown

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    • Google GeminiAI assistant and LLM platform by Google used to generate and modify software prototypes.0:13Said0:14Shown1:06Shown1:19Said + shown
    • Gemini 4 ArgonAdvanced AI model tier within Gemini designed for complex reasoning and tasks.0:14Shown1:19Said + shown
    • oneSingle-habit daily accountability web application built without code.0:21Said + shown0:23Said0:44Shown1:06Shown
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