AI-driven coding tools have gained immense popularity recently, with nearly every major tech firm either utilizing or developing their own versions.
The creators of these so-called “vibe-coding” tools have become highly sought after, as startups like Lovable and Cursor attract attention from buyers and investors eager to join this exciting trend.
In the latest development, Google has introduced a vibe-coding tool named Opal. Currently being tested in the U.S. via Google Labs, this tool allows the company to explore new technologies and features.
With Opal, users can easily create small web applications using simple text prompts or modify existing apps from a gallery. All it takes is a description of the desired app, and the tool employs various Google models to bring it to life.
After creating an app, users can access an editor panel that displays the visual steps involved in the app’s input, output, and generation processes.
Each step can be clicked on to view the specific prompt that guides it, and users have the option to edit these prompts as needed. Additionally, users can add new steps manually from Opal’s toolbar.
Opal also offers the ability to publish apps online, allowing users to share links so others can test the apps using their Google accounts.
While Google’s AI studio already enables developers to create apps through prompts, Opal’s visual workflow suggests the company is aiming to reach a broader audience.
This new tool joins a competitive landscape that includes companies like Canva, Figma, and Replit, all of which are developing solutions that enable non-technical users to design app prototypes without requiring coding skills.
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