Vibe coding compendium
How to write a build brief for an AI coding agent
Describe a user, a complete workflow and observable acceptance criteria before generating an app.
Read the guide →WANTLIST FIELD NOTES
From a working idea
to a considered launch.
Practical guides for vibe coders, independent builders and app creators. Choose your tools, test the result and explain what you have built.
Vibe coding compendium
An agentic engineering workflow for independent builders
Use coding agents with small changes, explicit constraints, reviewable evidence and a repeatable development loop.
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The modern AI app stack: Next.js, PostgreSQL and the services around them
Understand the responsibilities of a web framework, database, authentication, file storage, background jobs and AI gateway.
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How to debug AI-generated code without an endless prompt loop
Reproduce the issue, trace the data path and verify a focused fix with realistic failure cases.
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Budgeting and portability for AI-built apps
Separate building costs from operating costs and test how you would move your code, data and files.
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Build in public: a practical field guide for app creators
Share evidence of progress, ask useful questions and turn public updates into learning for your next build.
Read the guide →Choose your tools
Vibe coding tools: choose an AI app builder or coding agent
Compare the role of Lovable, Bolt, Replit, Cursor, Codex and Claude Code, then choose a tool around your next build and launch requirements.
Read the guide →Prepare your launch
App launch checklist for AI-assisted builders
A practical launch checklist covering product claims, screenshots, ownership, account isolation, waitlist confirmation and the hosted visitor journey.
Read the guide →Verify your app
How to verify an AI-built app before launch
Separate domain ownership, functional testing and security review. Use an evidence checklist before publishing a vibe-coded app.
Read the guide →Understand the workflow
What is vibe coding? A builder’s practical guide
Understand vibe coding, how it differs from broader AI-assisted development, and what to check between a working prototype and a launch.
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