The Blog
Thoughts on AI-powered coding, building products, and multiplying what you can create.
What is Vibe Coding?
Vibe coding is a new approach to building software using AI tools like Claude and Cursor. Learn what it is and why it's changing how people build apps.
What Nobody Tells You About Learning to Code in 2026
The landscape changed. The old advice doesn't apply. Here's what the learning path actually looks like now.
I Rebuilt My Client's Website in an Afternoon
How I took on a site redesign project and delivered same-day using AI tools. The process, the client reaction, and what I learned.
Can a Complete Beginner Use Claude Code?
Claude Code is powerful, but is it actually usable if you've never coded before? Here's the honest answer.
The Real Reason You're Not Shipping
It's not time. It's not skill. The blockers to shipping are usually something else entirely.
Should You Learn Traditional Coding or AI Coding First?
The debate about learning paths. Does it matter which you learn first? What's the right order?
How I Built a Digital Product Store with AI
Building an e-commerce site for digital products using AI tools. From product pages to payment integration.
Replit vs Local Development: What Beginners Should Know
Browser-based coding vs running things on your machine. The trade-offs, and which makes sense for different situations.
Can You Learn to Code in 30 Days?
The honest truth about 30-day coding challenges, what you can actually learn, and whether it's even the right goal.
Why "Just Watch Tutorials" Doesn't Work
The advice sounds helpful. It isn't. Why tutorial consumption doesn't lead to coding ability.
Coding vs Vibe Coding: What's the Difference?
Traditional coding and vibe coding both build software, but the approach is completely different. Here's what sets them apart.
ChatGPT vs Claude for Coding: Honest Comparison
Both AI models can code. But they have different strengths. Here's what I've learned using both extensively.
From Idea to Live App in One Weekend
Documenting a weekend sprint from vague idea to deployed, working application. The process, the problems, and what I learned.
Can You Build a SaaS Without a Technical Cofounder?
The traditional startup wisdom says you need a technical cofounder. But AI is changing the equation. Here's what's actually possible now.
5 Mistakes Beginners Make with AI Coding Tools
Common pitfalls when learning to use AI for coding. What to avoid and what to do instead.
Free vs Paid AI Coding Tools: What's Actually Worth It?
Breaking down when free tools are enough and when paid tools make sense. The honest math.
What is Prompt Engineering for Developers?
Prompt engineering is the skill of writing instructions that get AI to produce useful output. Here's why it matters for coding.
Is Vibe Coding Worth Learning in 2026?
A critical look at AI-assisted development. Is it a real skill or just hype? What's the actual value?
Can You Make Money Building Apps with AI?
Is there real money in building apps with AI tools? Here's what's actually working and what's just noise.
I Shipped a Booking App Without Writing Code
How I built a real booking system for a client using AI tools — and what I learned about the process.
What is Cursor IDE?
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code. Here's what makes it different and whether it's worth switching.
Why Your Side Project Never Gets Finished
The graveyard of unfinished projects is vast. Why do so many ideas die? The patterns are surprisingly consistent.
Building a Portfolio Site in 45 Minutes
A speed run through creating a complete personal portfolio website using AI tools. What's actually achievable in under an hour.
Can AI Actually Write Code for You?
Does AI really write working code, or is it just hype? A realistic look at what AI coding tools can and can't do.
What is AI-Powered Coding?
AI-powered coding uses artificial intelligence to help write, debug, and understand code. Here's what that actually means in practice.
The Hidden Cost of Free YouTube Tutorials
Free tutorials seem like a great deal. But they have costs you don't see immediately. Here's what to watch for.
I Built a Notion Clone in 3 Hours
A real walkthrough of building a functioning Notion-style notes app using AI tools. What worked, what didn't, and what I learned.
What is Claude Code?
Claude Code is Anthropic's command-line AI coding assistant. Here's what it does, how it works, and why developers are switching to it.
Cursor vs Claude Code: Which Should You Use?
An honest comparison of Cursor IDE and Claude Code for AI-assisted development. Different tools, different strengths.
Can You Build an App Without Coding Experience?
The honest answer to whether someone with zero coding experience can build a real app in 2026. Spoiler: it's complicated.
Why Most People Fail at Learning to Code
The uncomfortable truth about why coding education fails most people. It's not about intelligence or time.