Vibe Coding = hard skill

THIS WEEK’S STORY

Vibe Coding is the next BIG SKILL

There’s a new skill that’s quietly becoming the most valuable thing you can learn in tech right now: vibe coding.

More and more people are diving into it. But here’s the catch—it’s hard. Especially if you’re not technical.

Why? Because to vibe code effectively, you need to:

• Understand the limitations of coding agents

• Know which LLMs are best for which tasks

• Get the AI to explain things like you’re 5 years old

• Learn how to nudge the AI to fix bugs (instead of rage-quitting)

• Provide the right tools (storage, compute, APIs)

• Give the AI the right context at the right time

• Know how to structure a full project from zero

But here’s the good news:
You don’t need to be a dev to master this.

With the right environment and resources, even non-techies can pick this up fast.

If you’re building a web app, start here
If you’re building an iOS app, start here

Once you learn this, you're unstoppable.
Just look at how these tiny teams scaled to massive ARR—powered by AI and vibe coding:

HEADLINES

ChatGPT Image Generation is next level

OpenAI’s GPT-4o Image Generator is breaking the internet. People can’t believe it’s 100% AI—it’s that good.

I got to test it quite a bit, and let me tell you: the results are wild.

It makes you wonder... how is creativity going to change in the next few months—let alone years?

Here’s the shift: execution is now cheap.
So the real value? Ideas.

When anyone can create near-perfect output with the right prompt, the edge isn’t in production anymore.

It’s in creative direction, taste, strategy, and original thinking.

What used to take a full team of designers, marketers, and copywriters now takes a few people—and the right mindset.

THIS WEEK’S TIP

Using CursorAI’s Composer Modes the Right Way

If you’re building apps with AI, mastering CursorAI’s Composer Modes is non-negotiable. Getting this wrong can make or break your workflow.

🔧 Agent Mode
The default—and most powerful—mode in Cursor. Agent has access to all tools and can perform full tasks end-to-end. Use it when:

• You’re setting up a new project

• You’re building complex features from scratch

• You want AI to handle multiple steps on its own

✍️ Edit Mode
This mode is for making precise changes to your code. You tell it what to change and where, and it does exactly that. Use it when:

• You’re refining code

• You need small edits after Agent mode has done the heavy lifting

🔍 Ask Mode
Perfect for exploring and understanding your codebase. Use it when:

• You’re debugging

• You need help figuring out how something works

• You just want to ask technical questions without triggering big changes

🧠 LLM Breakdown
Choosing the right model matters just as much:

• 💻 Sonnet 3.7 / 3.7 Max → Best for actual coding

• 🧩 O3mini / DeepSeek R1 → Best for complex reasoning

• ❓ GPT-4o → Best for general questions and explanations

Here’s a more detailed look at my setup and how I switch between them for app building:

QUICK HITS

• GPT-4.5 Turbo Gets Low-Code Upgrade: OpenAI's latest update lets users build apps with simple prompts—no deep coding required. (TechCrunch)

• Vibe Coding Goes Mainstream: Natural language coding is taking off, with Replit and GitHub Copilot adding tools for the “vibe coder” crowd. (The Verge)

• Bubble Adds AI App Insights: Bubble now offers AI-powered analytics—track app performance without writing code. (Forbes)

• Google’s Gemini Joins Low-Code Game: Gemini AI is now in AppSheet and Glide, making AI app-building easier than ever. (CNBC)

• AI Coding Gets Collaborative: Copilot and CodeWhisperer now support real-time team coding with AI suggestions. (ZDNet)

And That is all for this week!

See you next Saturday!

Filippo

Filippo Pietrantonio

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