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Vibe coding isn't dumb. But most people do it wrong. Here’s a 5-step guide to shipping AI-built apps fast, without losing your mind: 1/ Pick a mainstream tech stack Use tools that AI understands out of the box: → Web apps: React, Next.js, Supabase, Clerk → Mobile apps: React Native Pick niche tech and you’ll waste hours debugging what AI can’t handle. 2/ Write a simple PRD No need for a 20-page spec. Just clarify: * What you’re building * What “done” looks like * The step-by-step plan Then feed AI one small step at a time. “Implement Step 1.1” → test → fix → “Now do Step 2” 3/ Use version control AI will break your code eventually. Autosave helps. Git saves you. Make manual commits. They’re your undo button when AI goes rogue. 4/ Provide working code samples Don’t expect AI to nail APIs from docs. Instead: * Build a tiny working script (e.g., fetch 10 Jira tickets) * Pass that into AI as a reference That small prep step avoids huge pain later. 5/ Reset context when stuck Avoid the endless error → fix → new error loop. Open a new chat and explain: * What’s broken * What you expected * What you’ve tried * Include logs/screenshots Fresh context beats long chat history.You’re not building a unicorn. You’re building momentum. Vibe coding works if you do it right.