New to vibecoding? Kick off with these three guides that introduce the mindset, gear, and workflows.
Beginner guide
Learn what vibecoding is, how it works, and why it’s changing coding for beginners. A complete guide with tools, FAQs, and links to resources.
Dive in ↗Beginner guide
Discover the best free AI coding tools and beginner resources for vibecoding in 2025. From Cursor and GitHub to Replit and VS Code, here’s your guide to getting started.
Dive in ↗Beginner guide
Learn how to set up ChatGPT-5 Codex in VSCode using an API key or ChatGPT Plus account, and how to use ChatGPT itself to craft better prompts for Codex.
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A complete beginner's guide to vibe coding your very own game. Learning by intuition, iteration and curiousity. Lessons from creating a Matrix style roof jumping game.
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The Ultimate AI Stack for Building Without a Team 
The Future Coder: Less Engineer, More Conductor 
Make a Personal Website With AI (No Experience Needed) 
10 Codex Prompts Every Developer Should Save 
My Vibecoding Journey: From Failing CS to Finding Flow 
Build a Browser Text Adventure Game (Vibe Coding, Prompts-Only) 
Weekly Vibecoding News Roundup — September 26, 2025 
The Best VSCode Extensions for Vibecoders in 2025 
The Top AI Tools for Vibecoding in 2025 
How to Install ChatGPT-5 Codex in VSCode (Step-by-Step Guide) 
The Ultimate Vibecoding Workflow With ChatGPT-5 and Codex 
The Zen of Vibecoding: What It Means to Me 
10 Vibecoding Tips I Wish I Knew Earlier 
The Ultimate Workflow for ChatGPT-5 Codex in 2025 
My Vibecoding Journey — How I Started Coding With AI 
ChatGPT 5 Codex: How Beginners Can Start Building Today 
What Is ChatGPT Codex? A Beginner’s Guide 
The Beginner’s Toolkit for Vibecoding in 2025 
The Biggest Mistakes New Vibecoders Make (and How to Dodge Them) 
ChatGPT-5 Codex: How the New Upgrade Will Change My Workflow 
Tips and Tricks for Using Codex in VSCode 
Free Ebook: Intro to Vibe Coding — Learn How to Code with AI and Flow 
How to Scaffold Projects for Vibecoding Success 
Asteroid Miners: Progress Days 1–6 
Why Every Vibe Coder Needs a PRD 
How to Set Up a Vibe Coding Environment 
The Vibe Coding Manifesto 
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This week in Vibecoding — Claude 4.5 expands the horizon for autonomous development, Google’s Jules steps deeper into toolchains, MIT maps the limits of AI engineering, and a human programmer wins one last symbolic victory.
10/2/2025
A complete AI stack for solo builders and vibe coders. Discover the essential tools to plan, design, build, and launch without a team.
10/1/2025
A cultural reflection on how AI is reshaping coding. The coder of the future will be less of an engineer and more of a conductor.
9/30/2025
Beginner-friendly guide showing how to launch a personal website with AI tools, from setup and customization to hosting and ongoing improvements.
9/30/2025
A curated list of 10 Codex prompts every developer should save. Practical guidance for debugging, refactoring, building, and documenting with AI.
9/29/2025
A personal reflection on how I went from flunking out of computer science to rediscovering my passion for coding through vibecoding.
9/28/2025
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