(BNS) Brian's Vibecoding Journey
Summary
In this bonus episode of Tech Brew Ride Home, host Chris Messina interviews Brian Solis about his new "How I AI" series. Solis details his journey from skepticism to building an AI-powered resume tailoring tool using Claude and vibe coding. He shares practical insights on prompt engineering, using markdown for context, and the importance of iterative development in creating specialized AI applications.
Topics discussed
Introduction to How I AI and the concept of getting 'AI pilled'
The shift from prompting to understanding AI memory and systems
Building a resume writing app with Claude Code and Vercel
Navigating the terminal and overcoming fear of coding with AI
Iterative development: screenshots, debugging, and AI collaboration
Designing the resume app interface and ATS optimization features
Leveraging domain expertise to create high-quality AI outputs
From vibe coding to production: handling errors and user feedback
Optimizing coaching business hours using AI data analysis
Advanced workflows: running Claude against itself for evaluation
Personal AI projects: financial trackers and smart home integrations
The philosophical shift: AI as an amplifier of human agency
Using AI for personal accountability and goal tracking
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