Vibe Code Hero - Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love AI
The Complete Manual

Vibe Code Hero

Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love AI

A comprehensive manual for non-coders who want to build real web applications. Learn how to partner with AI to create production-quality apps in days or weeks, not months.

What You'll Master

Transform from coding novice to confident builder in weeks

AI Partnership

Master prompt engineering and learn to think like a developer without writing code

Modern Stack

Build with Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind, and deploy to production

Ship Fast

Deploy your first app in days and iterate based on real user feedback

Real Projects

Build actual products that solve problems for real users

6 Stages From 0 to #ThisGuyShips

The complete journey from idea to launched product

Stage 1

Foundation

Mental models, AI partnership, environment setup, and your first "Hello World"

Phases 0-1
Stage 2

Architecture

Planning, smart organization, and building for future you

Phases 2-4
Stage 3

Production

Dev/prod split, security essentials, and making it findable

Phases 5-7
Stage 4

Growth

Cost monitoring, testing, and scaling strategies

Phases 8-9
Stage 5

Launch

Going live, getting users, and post-launch iteration

Phase 10
Stage 6

Evolution

Refactoring, maintaining quality, and continuous improvement

Phase 11+

Ready to Build Something Real?

Stop dreaming about your app ideas. Start building them.

Free Quickstart

Get the 10-Step Quickstart Guide

Your complete reference to build and deploy your first app. Perfect for keeping on your desk while you work.

Free AI Guide

On the Care and Feeding of your AI

Your complete reference to setting yourself up for success with LLM coding projects.

Free Brainstorm Guide

Brainstorming with your AI Copilot

Your complete reference to how to have the right first conversation about planning your complex vibe coded app.