The vibFolio blog
Practical guides for people who build with AI and want to do it in public.
- What is vibecoding? A plain-language guideVibecoding means building software by describing what you want to an AI and steering the result. Here is what it is, what it is good for, and where it breaks.2026-10-03 · 6 min read
- How to build in public when AI writes half your codeBuilding in public is easier and more interesting when you are honest about how AI helped. Here is a practical way to do it without oversharing.2026-10-03 · 6 min read
- Why you should keep a build log for every projectA build log is a dated record of decisions and results. It helps you remember, helps others learn, and turns finished projects into a portfolio.2026-10-03 · 5 min read
- How to write a build log entry (with examples)A good build log entry is short, specific and honest. Here is a simple structure, examples of weak and strong entries, and common mistakes.2026-10-03 · 5 min read
- How to find someone to build your AI project withFinding a collaborator is easier when you show your work. Here is how to find the right person and what to say.2026-10-03 · 5 min read
- How to build a portfolio when you build with AIA portfolio for AI-built projects should show the process, not just the result. Here is what to include and how to make it credible.2026-10-03 · 5 min read
- What to do when your AI-built project is stuckWhen the AI keeps breaking the same thing, a few habits get you moving again. Here is a practical checklist.2026-10-03 · 5 min read
- When to shelve a project, and how to do it wellStopping a project is part of building. Here is how to decide, and how to leave a record that helps you and others.2026-10-03 · 4 min read
- How to choose an AI coding tool by what people actually shipFeature lists do not tell you what a tool is like to work with. Evidence from real build logs does. Here is how to use it.2026-10-03 · 5 min read
- Ship your first AI-built app: a practical checklistA short checklist for taking a project from working on your machine to live for real users, without the common surprises.2026-10-03 · 5 min read
- How to write prompts that get working codeClear prompts say what you want, what already exists and how to know it worked. Here is a simple recipe for building apps with an AI assistant.2026-10-03 · 5 min read
- How to pick your first vibecoding projectThe best first project is small, personal and finishable in a weekend. Here is how to choose one and avoid the ideas that stall.2026-10-03 · 4 min read
- How to keep an AI-built project from becoming a messAI can produce a lot of code quickly, and a lot of it is hard to maintain. These habits keep a project understandable as it grows.2026-10-03 · 5 min read
- How to get useful feedback on a project you just builtEarly feedback saves months. Here is how to ask for it, who to ask, and what to do with what you hear.2026-10-03 · 4 min read
- How to announce your launch without sounding like an adA good launch post tells the story of the build and invites people to try it. Here is a structure that works for projects made with AI.2026-10-03 · 4 min read
- Seven build-in-public mistakes and how to avoid themBuilding in public works when it is honest and consistent. These are the habits that quietly make it fail.2026-10-03 · 5 min read
- What is MCP? A beginner’s guide to the Model Context ProtocolMCP is a standard way to connect an AI assistant to other software. Here is what it is, why it matters and how builders use it.2026-10-03 · 5 min read
- What are AI agents, and when should a builder use one?An agent works through a multi-step goal on its own, using tools. Here is what that means, where it helps and where it goes wrong.2026-10-03 · 5 min read
- How to build a daily shipping habit with small entriesShipping something small every day compounds. Here is how to make the habit stick and how a build log keeps you honest.2026-10-03 · 4 min read
- Vibecoding vs traditional coding: what actually changesVibecoding changes who types the code, not whether the code has to work. Here is what gets easier, what stays hard, and how to use both.2026-10-03 · 5 min read
- How to write a README for an AI-built projectA good README answers what it is, how to run it and why it exists. Here is a short structure that works, and how an AI can help draft it.2026-10-03 · 4 min read
- How to name your project (and not regret it)A good project name is short, easy to say and easy to find. Here is a simple process for choosing one and checking it before you commit.2026-10-03 · 4 min read
- How to get your first users for a side projectYour first users come from people you can reach directly, not from ads. Here is where to find them and what to say.2026-10-03 · 5 min read
- Build in public or build in private? How to decideBuilding in public brings feedback and accountability, and it has costs. Here is a practical way to decide what to share and when.2026-10-03 · 4 min read
- A simple AI workflow for solo buildersA repeatable loop for building alone with an AI assistant: plan, build a small step, verify, record, repeat.2026-10-03 · 5 min read