A playbook
Code and ship with AI
Write, ship, and maintain real software as a founder, with AI as your pair.
4 steps, 44 questions, laid out in the order you'll hit them
Each step is a topic with the real questions founders ask; open whichever one you're stuck on for the answer and the resources on it.
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Vibe CodingWhy can non-technical founders now build software with AI? 18 → What tools should I start with (Cursor, Claude Code, Lovable, Replit, Bolt, v0)? 19 → How do real founders ship an MVP with AI in days instead of months? 18 → What are the limits, when do I still need a real engineer? 20 → What actually counts as vibe coding, and how is it different from serious AI-assisted engineering? 18 → All 15 questions in Vibe Coding →
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Databases & Internal ToolsWhy use AI to build databases and internal dashboards instead of buying SaaS? 18 → How do founders build CRMs, trackers, and admin panels with AI tools? 20 → What's the fastest path from spreadsheet chaos to a working internal tool? 18 → Which AI app builder should I use for internal tools: Lovable, Bolt, Replit, v0, Retool, or Glide? 18 → What database should sit under my AI-built internal tool: Supabase, Airtable, Postgres, or a spreadsheet? 18 → All 11 questions in Databases & Internal Tools →
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AI AgentsWhat actually is an AI agent, in plain language? 18 → Why would a founder use agents instead of a chatbot or automation? 18 → What real tasks are founders delegating to agents today? 20 → How do I build my first agent without being technical? 20 → Which platform or framework should I build my agents on? 18 → All 15 questions in AI Agents →