How I Vibe Code ✨

Hey there, coding enthusiasts! 👋 I’m Autumn Skerritt, and today I’m excited to share my first-ever web-dev project—the magical creation known as Game Sentence Miner! 🎮 This nifty tool uses OCR (Optical Character Recognition, in case you were wondering!) to pluck text right off your screen and help you look it up in a dictionary. Curious? Check it out on GitHub.

My Vibe Code Philosophy 💻

So, what does it mean to “vibe code”? Well, it’s all about getting in the groove with AI assistance! 🎶 Here’s how I roll when coding:

1. Know Your Stuff: I never vibe code unless I have about 80% of what I wanna do figured out. Can't code by hand? Time to learn! 📚
2. Prompt Perfection: I whip up a detailed prompt (around 500 words!) explaining exactly what I want. Then, I ask the AI for a more detailed plan. 💡
3. Review & Revise: I comb through that plan, ensuring every detail is crystal clear—no loose ends here!
4. Feature by Feature: Instead of asking for a complex feature all at once, I break it down. For instance, instead of saying “do stats,” I’ll request a simple stats page that counts sentences. 📝
5. Code Check: I review the code, both with tools like CoPilot AI on GitHub and manually—gotta make sure it’s polished and shiny! 🌟 If I spot areas for improvement, I ask the AI to refactor it.
6. The Iterative Dance: I continue this collaborative dance until every feature I need is coded. 💃
   • Manual Tweaks: Sometimes, I tweak things manually or add small features if it’s quicker than explaining what I want.
   • My Tests: I always test the code myself; this isn’t a job for AI alone! If it takes me a day to guide the AI instead of coding for weeks—I'm all in! 🚀

Conclusion: Collaborate and Create! 🤝

Remember, vibe coding isn’t just about cranking out lines of code; it’s about collaboration—with tech and with yourself! With tools like Game Sentence Miner at your fingertips, learning coding can feel like a game itself. Embrace the journey!

Happy coding, friends! 🎉