How to start vibe coding (the right way) This is the beginner’s...
Prajwal Tomar@PrajwalTomar_
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Sep 30, 2025
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How to start vibe coding (the right way)
This is the beginner’s guide I wish I had when I started.
It shows you how to build smart, fast, and clean with Cursor, Lovable, CodeRabbit, and more.
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This is the beginner’s guide I wish I had when I started.
It shows you how to build smart, fast, and clean with Cursor, Lovable, CodeRabbit, and more.
Bookmark this ↓
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1. Treat AI like a new programming language
You’re not writing code. You’re giving instructions.
The better your prompt, the better the result.
AI is only as useful as the input you give it.
You’re not writing code. You’re giving instructions.
The better your prompt, the better the result.
AI is only as useful as the input you give it.
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2. Always plan before you build
Break the build into steps.
Write a short PRD with ChatGPT.
Save it inside your project folder.
Start clean and you’ll ship 10x smoother.
Break the build into steps.
Write a short PRD with ChatGPT.
Save it inside your project folder.
Start clean and you’ll ship 10x smoother.
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3. Use the right tool at the right time
- Lovable: Best for beginners and MVP scaffolding
- Cursor/Claude Code: For complex logic, security, and optimizations
- ChatGPT/Gemini: For planning, bug-hunting, testing ideas
Build your stack around your strengths.
- Lovable: Best for beginners and MVP scaffolding
- Cursor/Claude Code: For complex logic, security, and optimizations
- ChatGPT/Gemini: For planning, bug-hunting, testing ideas
Build your stack around your strengths.
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4. Write test cases early (optional but powerful)
Ask CodeRabbit to generate unit tests.
Only let Cursor write new logic once tests pass.
More structure = fewer bugs later.
Ask CodeRabbit to generate unit tests.
Only let Cursor write new logic once tests pass.
More structure = fewer bugs later.
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5. Use version control like your life depends on it
Commit often.
Start each task from a clean state.
If the AI messes something up, roll back and try again.
Clean history = safe experiments.
Commit often.
Start each task from a clean state.
If the AI messes something up, roll back and try again.
Clean history = safe experiments.
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6. Don’t let the AI spiral
If it gets stuck:
- Take a break
- Start a new chat
- Switch models
- Reword your prompt
You’re still the human in charge. Guide it well.
If it gets stuck:
- Take a break
- Start a new chat
- Switch models
- Reword your prompt
You’re still the human in charge. Guide it well.
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7. Fix bugs the smart way
Paste the full error into Cursor.
Then:
→ Ask it to explain
→ Ask for multiple fixes
→ Pick one and let it patch the file
Most issues get solved in one loop.
If not, reset and try again.
Paste the full error into Cursor.
Then:
→ Ask it to explain
→ Ask for multiple fixes
→ Pick one and let it patch the file
Most issues get solved in one loop.
If not, reset and try again.
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8. Use AI beyond code
- Generate visuals with ChatGPT
- Do SEO research
- Write documentation
- Plan next set of features
- Marketing
These tools aren’t just coders, they’re your team.
- Generate visuals with ChatGPT
- Do SEO research
- Write documentation
- Plan next set of features
- Marketing
These tools aren’t just coders, they’re your team.
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9. Use context properly
→ Add docs locally inside your folder
→ Use .md files and Project Rules
→ Or use Context7 MCP for real-time doc pulling
Better context = fewer hallucinations.
→ Add docs locally inside your folder
→ Use .md files and Project Rules
→ Or use Context7 MCP for real-time doc pulling
Better context = fewer hallucinations.
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10. Final tips that helped me
→ Use smaller files and modular code
→ Use Next + Supabase for best results
→ Record bugs with screenshots
→ Try voice tools like Wispr for rapid input
Vibe coding = learning, adapting, shipping.
→ Use smaller files and modular code
→ Use Next + Supabase for best results
→ Record bugs with screenshots
→ Try voice tools like Wispr for rapid input
Vibe coding = learning, adapting, shipping.
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Either way you’ll ship faster than 99% of people.
1.Hire us at @ignytlabs and we’ll build it 😉
2.Learn inside @aimvpbuilders
Either way you’ll ship faster than 99% of people.