Build full stack apps with Lovable & GibsonAI

Introduction

This guide demonstrates how to build a beer calorie tracking application by combining GibsonAI for backend development with Lovable for frontend creation. This approach allows you to create a functional web application with minimal coding by leveraging AI-powered development tools.

Backend Development with GibsonAI

GibsonAI can build an entire backend for a beer calorie tracking app with just a single prompt. Simply describe your application requirements, and GibsonAI handles the rest, including database schema creation and API generation.

Frontend Development with Lovable

1. Prepare your API specification:

   • Go to GibsonAI and navigate to API Documents

   • Open the OpenAPI specification

   • Copy the entire JSON file

2. Add the API specification to Lovable:

   • Navigate to "Manage Knowledge" in Lovable

   • Paste the copied JSON specification

3. Provide API access:

   • Find your API key in GibsonAI settings

   • Copy and paste the API key into Lovable

   • Confirm when prompted about sharing the API key

4. Generate the frontend:

   • Lovable will build the frontend based on your OpenAPI specification

   • Wait for the process to complete

Testing the Application

Once the frontend is built, you can immediately begin testing by adding sample data. The app will confirm successful data addition with a "Test data added successfully" message.

This integration between GibsonAI and Lovable creates a complete, functional application without requiring traditional coding skills.