The vibe coder’s guide to real coding

Things you should know as a vibe coder that will make your app actually work / not die.

Oct 22, 2025

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So you sat down and vibe coded an app that you’ve wanted to build for a while. Like magic, you prompted a model (maybe it was in a product like v0) and the app of your dreams appeared. The obvious question is…now what? What is your app, exactly? And how do you make sure it works fast and smooth?

Two sets of human lungs side by side labeled “Coded app” and “Vibe coded app,” contrasting a clean, healthy version with a dark, unhealthy one.

This is the vibe coder’s guide to real coding. I’m going to…

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