The Vergecast · October 19, 2026 · 41m

Why your favorite creator is building an app

Stephen Robles, a creator and developer, discusses why creators are increasingly building their own apps instead of relying on existing software. He shares his approach to app development, his sense of responsibility to his community, and how AI tools are reshaping the way he builds things for his audience.

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Creators Building Their Own Tools to Escape Bad Software

Stephen Robles explains that creators often build their own apps because the available software doesn’t meet their needs.

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Developer Responsibility to the Community

Robles discusses his sense of responsibility as a developer to build tools that genuinely serve his community rather than just extract value.

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