How I saved my Python-to-C++ Transpiler from failing by pivoting to Gemini AI (Built 100% on Mobile)

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Hey devs!
​A while ago, I started building Astmize, a web tool to transpile Python code into optimized C++. In the first version, I tried building a strict AST parser. Long story short: handling type inference across languages entirely from a mobile IDE was an absolute nightmare, and I almost gave up on the project.
​Instead of quitting, I decided to pivot. I completely rewrote the backend to leverage Gemini AI as the core translation engine. Now, instead of breaking on complex structures, the AI understands the logic and generates clean, optimized C++ code dynamically.
​And yes, the entire stack (Frontend on GitHub Pages, Backend API on Render) was built, debugged, and deployed 100% using my phone.
​Version 2.0 is officially LIVE! I'd love for you guys to break it, test it with some complex Python logic, and give me your brutal feedback.
​ Live Demo: [https://thespacetimedebugger.github.io/Astmize/]
GitHub Repo: [https://github.com/TheSpacetimeDebugger/Astmize.git]
​Let's hear your thoughts!
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18-year-old self-taught Full-Stack Developer passionate about building innovative tools, AI integrations, and optimization. I love breaking complex problems down and building fast solutions—often entirely from my mobile device. Creator of Astmize.
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