How-Tos Building Custom Terminal Tools with Claude 3.5
Stop repeating the same bash commands. Learn how to vibe code custom, high-performance CLI utilities using Rust, Go, or Node via AI.
2/23/2026
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How-Tos Building a Full-Stack App in a Weekend with Claude 3.5 and Astro
A comprehensive guide on structuring, prompting, and shipping a lightning-fast web application over a single weekend.
12/15/2025
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How-Tos Prompt Like a Developer: How to Get Better Code from ChatGPT
Learn how to write prompts that get real, production-quality code from ChatGPT. This beginner-friendly guide covers structure, examples, and repeatable patterns for debugging, refactoring, and building smarter with AI.
10/8/2025
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How-Tos How to Turn Any Idea Into Code Using ChatGPT (Step by Step)
Learn how to turn your ideas into working code using ChatGPT and Codex. This step by step guide shows how to go from concept to prototype with stories, prompts, and mindset shifts that keep the vibe creative.
10/6/2025
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How-Tos Make a Personal Website With AI (No Experience Needed)
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
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How-Tos Build a Browser Text Adventure Game (Vibe Coding, Prompts-Only)
Step-by-step vibe prompts that you can paste into your AI coding assistant to generate a playable browser text adventure, no code pasted here, just prompts and checklists.
9/26/2025
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How-Tos How to Install ChatGPT-5 Codex in VSCode (Step-by-Step 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.
9/22/2025
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How-Tos The Ultimate Vibecoding Workflow With ChatGPT-5 and Codex
Step-by-step guide to creating the ultimate vibecoding workflow using ChatGPT-5 for planning and Codex in VSCode for building. Learn how to ideate, prompt, debug, and refactor effectively.
9/21/2025
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How-Tos The Ultimate Workflow for ChatGPT-5 Codex in 2025
A step-by-step guide to building apps, debugging, and coding smarter with ChatGPT-5 Codex. Learn the workflow that turns chaos into creativity.
9/20/2025
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How-Tos ChatGPT 5 Codex: How Beginners Can Start Building Today
A beginner-friendly guide to getting started with ChatGPT 5 Codex, including practical tips, tools, and resources to help you build your first AI-powered projects.
9/18/2025
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How-Tos What Is ChatGPT Codex? A Beginner’s Guide
A complete beginner’s guide to ChatGPT Codex. Learn what it is, how it differs from ChatGPT, how to set it up in VSCode, and how beginners can start vibecoding today.
9/18/2025
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How-Tos How to Scaffold Projects for Vibecoding Success
A beginner-friendly guide to scaffolding projects before vibecoding. Learn how to organize folders, add a README, create starter files, and set boundaries for AI coding success.
9/11/2025
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How-Tos How to Set Up a Vibe Coding Environment
A practical guide to creating a project folder, using ChatGPT to design with prompts, choosing a tech stack, and sending prompts to Codex (or another coding agent) to build and refine your project.
9/1/2025