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Vibe coding insights

Practical guides for building, fixing, and scaling AI-generated codebases. Written for developers and technical founders who ship fast.

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The Security Holes Vibe Coding Opens (And Why Your Users Will Find Them First)

AI-generated code carries security flaws you won't catch in review. Here are the four myths that expose your users and your business.

10 min read·May 28, 2026
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Your AI Agent Works on Your Laptop. It Dies in Production.

AI agents fail in production for predictable reasons. Here's a monitoring framework that catches failures before users notice.

9 min read·May 26, 2026
decisionCode Quality & Architecture

How to Choose a Code Review Process for AI-Generated Code

Traditional code review breaks when AI writes the code. Here's a practical framework for choosing the right review process for AI-generated code.

8 min read·May 18, 2026
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How to Audit an AI-Generated Codebase

A practical checklist for auditing AI-generated code. Learn what to check, what tools to use, and how to prioritize fixes without breaking production.

8 min read·May 18, 2026
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Infrastructure for Founders: How to Host Your App for $5/Month

The complete guide to running your SaaS on a $5 VPS with Docker and Coolify. Step-by-step setup.

10 min read·May 14, 2026
implementationCode Quality & Architecture

How to Add Tests to Code You Didn't Write

Strategy for adding test coverage to AI-generated code. Start with smoke tests, build up to unit tests.

9 min read·May 13, 2026
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From MVP to Production: What to Fix First

Prioritized checklist for turning a vibe-coded MVP into a production-ready system. Know what to fix and in what order.

8 min read·May 12, 2026
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Supabase vs Postgres on a VPS: The Real Cost Comparison

Supabase costs $200/month at scale. A VPS with Postgres costs $6.50. Here's the full comparison with pricing, features, and migration paths.

10 min read·May 11, 2026
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Vercel vs Docker: The $3,000 Hosting Mistake

Real bill shock stories from Vercel. How Docker on a $7 VPS replaces a $300/month habit.

8 min read·May 10, 2026
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Why AI Recommends Firebase (And Why You Shouldn't Listen)

AI tools default to Firebase because it's in their training data. Here's what they don't tell you about costs and lock-in.

10 min read·May 9, 2026
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How to Refactor AI-Generated Code Safely

A step-by-step guide to refactoring AI-generated code without breaking your live product. Includes a safety checklist.

8 min read·May 8, 2026
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Cursor vs Copilot vs Windsurf — Which Writes Better Code?

Compare Cursor, Copilot, and Windsurf on code quality, architecture, debugging, and cost. Find the right AI coding assistant for your team.

9 min read·May 7, 2026
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The Vibe Coding Cost Trap: When Your MVP Hits $500/Month

How $0 in free tiers becomes $500/month. The real cost breakdown of the default vibe coding stack.

8 min read·May 5, 2026
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Your AI Coder Just Signed You Up for $200/Month in Supabase

Cursor and Lovable default to Supabase. Here's what that costs and what to use instead.

8 min read·May 3, 2026
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Prompt Engineering for Code Generation

Master prompt engineering techniques for code generation. Specify architecture, request tests, and iterate effectively.

9 min read·Apr 30, 2026
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Tech Debt in AI-Generated Startups

How AI-generated code creates unique tech debt. A framework for measuring it and pitching cleanup to investors.

9 min read·Apr 27, 2026
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How to Use AI Coding Assistants Without Creating a Mess

Five non-negotiable rules for using Cursor, Copilot, and other AI coding tools without building tech debt.

8 min read·Apr 24, 2026
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The Hidden Cost of AI-Generated Code

AI saves 4 hours now but costs 40 hours later. Break down the real math of vibe coding costs.

7 min read·Apr 21, 2026
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83% of Vibe-Coded Projects Fail — Here's Why

The data behind vibe coding failures. Four reasons AI-generated codebases collapse and how to avoid them.

7 min read·Apr 18, 2026
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What Is Vibe Coding and Why It Breaks

Vibe coding gets you to an MVP fast, but it creates technical debt that explodes later. Here's what breaks, why, and how to fix it.

8 min read·Apr 15, 2026