Developer builds custom renovation project management app in under 24 hours using AI

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A developer built a fully functional project management app in under 24 hours after a friend asked for a Trello alternative to manage a home renovation. The friend needed a tool to organize rooms, store photos and to-dos, track costs, and generate PDF reports for external parties. After a brief requirements conversation, the developer began building a Flutter/Dart native app with AI-assisted development tools. The finished app includes room management, Kanban boards, material and cost tracking, and reporting features tailored specifically to renovation workflows. The project highlights how AI-accelerated development can rapidly produce purpose-built software alternatives to generic SaaS tools.

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