No code app building, is it a scam? Firebase Studio vs Lovable | Time To Live

Are developers REALLY dead? We put Firebase Studio and Lovable to the test by building the SAME event planning app on both platforms - and the results might surprise you.

In this hands-on comparison, we explore whether no-code platforms can actually replace developers or if they're just overhyped tools. We dive deep into Google's new Firebase Studio (evolved from Project IDX) vs the more established Lovable platform.

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WHAT WE DISCOVERED:
• Why Lovable's Supabase integration blew our minds
• The shocking truth about Firebase Studio's limitations (it's a Google product!)
• Whether you can actually build production-ready apps without coding
• Why both platforms force you into React/Next.js (and why that matters)
• The REAL value proposition of no-code tools

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
✅ Great for POCs and prototypes
✅ Beautiful UI generation in minutes
✅ Lovable x Firebase Studio (for now)
❌ NOT production-ready without developer expertise
❌ Security and business logic still need real developers

TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00] Intro - Are software engineers dead?
[02:10] The candle problem & intrinsic motivation
[06:28] $9B Cursor vs $3B Windsurf acquisition news
[11:41] Firebase Studio introduction
[13:33] Building the event planning app
[19:16] First look at Firebase Studio
[29:04] Lovable platform comparison
[44:00] Database integration attempts
[52:00] The authentication struggle
[1:04:19] Final working demo
[1:10:52] Verdict: Which platform wins?

THE BOTTOM LINE:
These tools are amazing for prototyping and MVPs, but you'll still need developers for production. Call it "throughput" - what actually delivers value vs what's just hype.

PLATFORMS TESTED:
• Firebase Studio (Google)
• Lovable (with Supabase integration)

THROUGHPUT COUNTER:
Firebase Studio: 2/5 ⭐
Lovable: 4/5 ⭐

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