Hello Reader, This week in the AI Coding for Beginners series, we’re taking a big step forward. We’re adding databases, APIs, and security checks. Our project: We will build a Mood-Based Quote Generator. You select a mood (happy, sad, inspired, etc.), and the app displays a quote that matches your mood. This episode shows how indie founders and programmers can go from idea to working product in days, not months. What You’ll Learn How to build with Lovable How to use Lovable Think Mode for...
9 days ago • 3 min read
In episode 3 of AI Coding, I’ll show you step-by-step how to create a professional portfolio website using my favorite AI coding tool V0.dev. What you’ll learn: How to get started with V0 Building a portfolio website for a fresher/student Publishing your portfolio with a custom domain Why a portfolio site? Because it’s one of the most effective ways to showcase your skills, attract opportunities, and organize everything you want to share. When I started my AI coding journey 10 months ago, V0...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Most people start AI coding with a single text prompt. But there are so many other ways to kick off a project. In Episode 2 of Vibe Coding for Beginners, I break down five powerful methods you can use right now: Text prompts: Start with a simple prompt, then enhance it with AI for more detailed specifications. Screenshots: Use hand-drawn diagrams or web designs to start your project. Figma designs: Convert professional Figma designs into working apps. Boilerplates: Use...
23 days ago • 1 min read
After 25 years in software development, I’ve seen technologies come and go. I’ve watched frameworks rise and fall. I’ve debugged legacy code that made me question my life choices. But I’ve never seen anything quite like this AI coding revolution. And honestly? It terrifies some people in our industry. In this episode of Vibe Coding for Beginners, I built a complete portfolio website in under 10 minutes using nothing but prompts and an AI coding agent. Something that would have taken me days...
23 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, Tomorrow, the Vibe Coding for Biggeners series officially launches. Because you’re my VIP superstars, I like to allow you to get early access before the rest of the people. Here’s the link, and I'll see you on the other side. Tomorrow, you will also get behind-the-scenes stories, notes, and prompts. Vinod
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Did you ever start a side project only to abandon it halfway through (guilty✋)? Or felt like you're drowning in your startup with no traction in sight, I see you. Earlier this year, I launched a YouTube series called Micro SaaS Startup 101 for Part-Time Founders. The idea was to document the step-by-step journey of building a startup while juggling a full-time job. It was fun. It was insightful. But after five episodes, I hit a wall. It started getting...too theoretical. So I changed gears. I...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, After 6 weeks of intense, heads-down coding, I’m finally hitting pause. But the planner in me didn’t. As we head to Mount Rushmore, I couldn’t resist turning our vacation into a full-on project… built entirely in Notion. I mapped out: Routes Must-visit spots Restaurant options Hotel confirmations A day-by-day itinerary AI-generated itinerary suggestions This is the same mindset that’s helped me move fast in my startup, and honestly, it works just as well for travel. I recorded a...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, If you’ve been following my updates, you know I’m deep in the world’s largest hackathon right now. But this isn’t just a coding challenge for me; I’m treating it like a real startup sprint. In this week's newsletter, I share everything: – What we’re building now – How we’re building it (tech stack, tools, process) – And most importantly, why we’re making the decisions we are But first, some backstory. We’ve already killed four ideas. Yes, really. Since Virgil and I became...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Imagine having one clean dashboard to track product launches. → Track popular launches for inspiration. → Switch between Product Hunt and Tiny Launch.(Soon, more options based on your feedback.) → Chat with AI for the next steps. What started as a simple Chrome extension has evolved into something bigger. Jivro's Product Launch Dashboard Today, we are excited to announce that Jivro beta is officially OPEN. No more lost ideas.No more browser tab overload.No more missing the next...
4 months ago • 1 min read