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Dev tools · November 18, 2018

Don't code your UI, draw it

"Don't code your UI, Draw it !". Contribute to karanchahal/DoodleMaster development by creating an account on GitHub.

Don't code your UI, draw it launched on November 18, 2018 with 302 votes, #38 of 2,709 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.

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In plain words

This developer tool lets users draw user interfaces rather than writing code to build them. Launched in 2018, it targets developers and designers who want to create UIs visually instead of through traditional coding methods. The project is hosted on GitHub, making it accessible as an open-source solution for those seeking an alternative approach to UI development.

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