Essential reference for using AI to build software with no programming experience. Describe to AI the software you want to create and it will write the code for you. Sounds too easy, and it can be if you use this reference to show you the way. This guide covers the steps from start to finish in our succinct bullet-pointed style of writing that is designed for you to take action. In 6 laminated pages our author has covered every phase focusing on web-based projects as this is the most accessible for learning. With a well prepared design, detailed planning, and the patience to manage your AI and check its work, you can create the application you envision. Author Robin Nixon worked with computers in the 80s and started developing websites in the 90s becoming an expert and writing over 40 programming books and over 500 articles for top computer magazines. With his expertise in the field and our unique ability to focus only on what you need to know, this reference has more quality actionable facts per page than any book or website. This is an incredibly low price for a handy tool.
6 page laminated reference guide includes:
- What Is Vibe Coding?
- But There’s a Catch
- Who is this Guide for?
- Custom Tools for Specific Needs
- In-House vs. Public Distribution
- Stage 1: Planning
- Gathering References
- Pre-AI Chat Checklist
- The Consultant Conversation
- Starter Prompt for Planning Mode
- Example Interaction: BookChat Planning Transcript
- Topics to Cover in Planning
- Generating the Project Plan
- Prompt for Project Planning
- Example: BookChat Project Plan
- Prompts During Review
- Avoiding Scope Creep
- Sharing with Stakeholders
- Prebuilding Checklist
- Keep the Plan Accessible
- Stage 2: Building
- Choosing Technology
- Prompt for a Technology Check
- Understanding your Environment
- Prompt for Environment Context
- Prompt to Commence Building Mode
- Prompt to Explain the Files
- Prompt for Database Guidance
- The Build Loop
- Example Interaction: Build Loop
- Working Across Sessions
- Prompt for Resuming Work
- Data Storage Options
- Making Backups
- Handling Authentication
- Prompt for Authentication
- More Secure Options Exist
- Reading AI-Generated Code
- Guiding AI When it Goes Wrong
- Weak & Better Prompts
- Prompt for Starting Fresh
- Phase Completion
- Prompt for Phase Transition
- Building Checklist
- Thinking Like a Builder (without being one)
- Stage 3: Testing, Debugging & Revision
- How to Test
- When Something Doesn’t Work
- Weak & Better Prompts
- Error Messages are Helpful
- Your AI as Debugging Partner
- Maintenance Utilities
- Unknown Unknowns
- Testing & Debugging Checklist
- Stage 4: Documentation & Rollout
- Prompt for Documentation Mode
- Prompt for a User Guide
- Technical Documentation
- Prompt for Technical Documentation
- Rollout Stages
- Prompt for beta preparation
- The Beta Feedback Loop
- Full Rollout
- Prerollout Checklist
- Deployment
- After Rollout
- Documentation and Rollout Checklist
- Stage 5: Beyond Web Apps
- When to Get Help
- Keep Learning
