Joseph, your comment has energized me! An you are right, most of the AI advice out there stays in the vibe coding bubble because that is the fun part. But the moment you move from a prototype to a real business, things like security and liability become the actual product.
That is the core of the architectural shift we are talking about. It is the difference between building a toy and building a system people can actually trust with their data. That last stretch is where the hobbyists stop and the builders start. :)
I'm glad I learned these from you and the other great builders here on Substack before really diving into vibecoding. Shows you the quality of information here on this community!
Love the enthusiasm, and you’re right. It’s a game changer for anyone; many non-technical people will be able to solve some of the world’s problems just vibe coding something into existence with AI.
I love the Substack community for its diversity of perspectives and concentrations. It challenges my thinking and gives me new ideas and possibilities!
I’m fairly new to the whole AI coding world but so far I’m enjoying it!
I used to code like 20 years ago but back then it was back breaking work that made it hard for a one person team to do significant apps or even websites. Those days were very time consuming and the productivity limited unless you had the $$$ for a development team.
Those days are now gone! One still needs a decent level of technical knowledge but between Substackers like you Elena and LLMs it is within the reach of far more people than it was in the past.
It is a dream to be able to give plain English instructions to the computer and have it do what you want. I remember watching Star Trek 3 and Scotty tried talking into the computer mouse to get it to do what he wanted.
Welcome to the future, Joseph! I love that Star Trek reference. That's exactly how it is now. We finally have a mouse that actually listens. I'm happy you're back playing in the building game after a 20-year break. It's never been easier to get involved! 😄
Welcome to the future, Joseph! I know how you feel -- I've mostly been writing and building AI automations, and haven't super gotten into vibecoding yet, but man, it's making me excited just thinking about all the possibilities.
AI like Claude Code can address these systematically but the user must ask for it in the design / architecture and make sure it is functional and meets government requirements.
Not as big a deal if the app is for yourself alone but it is a big deal if you are making money or planning on making money as a SaaS
The main issue I see with vibe coding from the average person is that too many won’t pay enough attention to security and data privacy liability. Depending on the jurisdiction and what kind of data you are collecting, this could result in massive liability exposure
Most people don't know what questions to ask as they're low on both context and skills sets. I'm loving the chaos though. Just wish I was 25 and a time billionaire again 🤓
Exactly, Michael. It is more about a strategy shift than just a technical one. The tools move fast, but the logic and the "why" still have to come from us as builders.
I love that framing, Dennis! That discomfort is usually where the real learning happens. Pushing through it is what separates builders from people who just watch from the sidelines.
Yes! Domain expertise and the ability to build a solution yourself are truly game changers!
Those who grab the proverbial bull by the horns and get it done are going to profit handsomely!
The world has changed and most people don’t even know it yet.
I’m currently working on a comprehensive app that would have been impossible for me to bring into the world without big $$$ and a team of developers.
A year ago, it was impossible. Now? The sky is the limit!
Joseph, your comment has energized me! An you are right, most of the AI advice out there stays in the vibe coding bubble because that is the fun part. But the moment you move from a prototype to a real business, things like security and liability become the actual product.
That is the core of the architectural shift we are talking about. It is the difference between building a toy and building a system people can actually trust with their data. That last stretch is where the hobbyists stop and the builders start. :)
I'm glad I learned these from you and the other great builders here on Substack before really diving into vibecoding. Shows you the quality of information here on this community!
Love the enthusiasm, and you’re right. It’s a game changer for anyone; many non-technical people will be able to solve some of the world’s problems just vibe coding something into existence with AI.
I love the Substack community for its diversity of perspectives and concentrations. It challenges my thinking and gives me new ideas and possibilities!
I’m fairly new to the whole AI coding world but so far I’m enjoying it!
I used to code like 20 years ago but back then it was back breaking work that made it hard for a one person team to do significant apps or even websites. Those days were very time consuming and the productivity limited unless you had the $$$ for a development team.
Those days are now gone! One still needs a decent level of technical knowledge but between Substackers like you Elena and LLMs it is within the reach of far more people than it was in the past.
It is a dream to be able to give plain English instructions to the computer and have it do what you want. I remember watching Star Trek 3 and Scotty tried talking into the computer mouse to get it to do what he wanted.
Well, welcome to the future!
Welcome to the future, Joseph! I love that Star Trek reference. That's exactly how it is now. We finally have a mouse that actually listens. I'm happy you're back playing in the building game after a 20-year break. It's never been easier to get involved! 😄
Welcome to the future, Joseph! I know how you feel -- I've mostly been writing and building AI automations, and haven't super gotten into vibecoding yet, but man, it's making me excited just thinking about all the possibilities.
AI like Claude Code can address these systematically but the user must ask for it in the design / architecture and make sure it is functional and meets government requirements.
Not as big a deal if the app is for yourself alone but it is a big deal if you are making money or planning on making money as a SaaS
The main issue I see with vibe coding from the average person is that too many won’t pay enough attention to security and data privacy liability. Depending on the jurisdiction and what kind of data you are collecting, this could result in massive liability exposure
Yeah. A lot of builders I know in my network tackle these exact things. I'm glad I learned from this early on -- that's crucial knowledge.
Until I dove into coding head first, I knew AI could help with programming. What shocked me was how good Claude code is at doing it all.
An experienced programmer will get the most benefit the quickest but normal, less knowledgeable people can now code powerful applications.
That is the real game changer.
Most people don't know what questions to ask as they're low on both context and skills sets. I'm loving the chaos though. Just wish I was 25 and a time billionaire again 🤓
I'm relatively close to that age -- now I can say I'm a time billionaire 😂
But yes, that's a part of why I write on Substack, and a lot of builders do the same. To help people a little bit behind learn context and skill sets.
This is a great reminder that building with AI is a mindset shift, not just a technical skill.
That's what we wanted to tackle here. I hope it helps many shift their mindset. (I know for sure that I do need this mindset shift)
Exactly, Michael. It is more about a strategy shift than just a technical one. The tools move fast, but the logic and the "why" still have to come from us as builders.
Well put! That's something I'll take to heart the more I try to build with AI :D
Understanding that discomfort as part of the process is what separates creators from passive users.
Just like anything else. That growth happens outside of your comfort zone. Thanks for reading, Dennis.
I love that framing, Dennis! That discomfort is usually where the real learning happens. Pushing through it is what separates builders from people who just watch from the sidelines.