I tried vibe coding for the first time - here's what I learned
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Can you really build a working web app without writing a single line of code?
In this beginner-friendly walkthrough, I put Lovable.dev to the test and show you exactly how I used vibe coding—a term popularised by Andrej Karpathy—to spin up an interactive Seinfeld trivia app in under two hours.
You’ll see the full workflow, from prompting Lovable’s AI builder to integrating a Supabase database, tweaking UI colours, and fixing game-flow logic… all while staying under the free-tier token limit.
If you’re curious about AI app builders or looking for a fast prototype tool, this demo is for you.
What you'll learn
What “vibe coding” means and why it matters for non-developers
Tool comparison: Replit vs Bolt vs Lovable (and why I chose Lovable for this demo)
Building the MVP: user sign-up, quiz logic & leaderboard
Live prompt-driven edits (colour change, retry logic)
Cost & token tips for Lovable’s free plan
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Vibe Coding
01:39 What could you build with vibe coding?
03:07 What vibe coding tools are available and which do I recommend?
06:22 My first attempt at vibe coding with Lovable - I built an online Seinfeld Trivia quiz game
10:20 Live demonstration of Lovable.dev
19:04 How to integrate a database with Lovable using supabase
20:36 Final thought - Vibe coding is like a super power. It makes you more creative.
22:28 My way or the AI way Remix - courtsey of Mubert - 5 sec.mp3
Resources and links
Try my Seinfeld Trivia Quiz (MVP) - https://soup-nazi-challenge.lovable.app
Sign up to Lovable: https://lovable.dev
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davisonscott/
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