Join Dan Norris as he dives into his experience with vibe coding, revealing lessons learned while developing an asset management app using Replit. Discover the highs, lows, and AI magic that made it all possible!

🚀 Coding with Vibes: A Journey into AI-Powered Asset Management

Hey there, fellow tech adventurers! If you're curious about the magic behind coding without the hassle of tackling a programming book, you’re in for a treat. Dan Norris has been playing with Replit to whip up an asset management app for his coffee roasting business, East Coast Roast. Let’s spill the beans on some key lessons from his vibe coding escapade!

Image of the app

🤖 Vibe Coding: What’s All the Fuss?

You might’ve heard varying opinions on vibe coding. Some say it's a game-changer, while others claim it’s a recipe for disaster. But fear not, friend! Dan dove right in and built something truly useful, and he’s ready to share what he learned along the way.

✨ App Features Unwrapped

Let’s take a peek at the sparkling features of Dan’s asset management app:

Dashboard showcasing asset values, depreciation, and service timelines.
Display Options for assets in easy-on-the-eyes cards or list formats.
Filters to sort assets by service due dates, locations, and more.
Export your asset list to Excel (Hello spreadsheets! 📊).
One-Click Print for quick asset summary sheets.
Locations Manager to keep track of where assets are stored.
Maintenance Logs for tracking asset upkeep effortlessly.
Balance Sheet Section to see asset groups in an organized manner.
Full Depreciation System to manage asset depreciation just the way you like it.

All this, built without a single line of coding. Yes, you heard it right!

🚀 Lessons Learned from the Vibe Coding Journey

1. Cope with Change

Some developers are understandably rattled by the emergence of vibe coding. Dan challenges this notion: instead of worrying about job replacements, why not try building something yourself? If you’re looking to explore this new territory, Replit might just be your playground!

2. Rapid Improvement

From humble beginnings, Dan experimented with Replit and AI assistants to build his apps. He saw explosive growth in how the AI improved coding efficiency! What took weeks before can now be done in a snap. That’s some serious progress! 📈

3. You Don’t Need a Degree

Dan's confession: he built the entire app