Pencils down: We share our vibe-coded websites
Summary
Host David Pierce and guests Jake Kastronakis and Hayden Field review their month-long "Vibe Coding" challenge to build personal websites using AI tools like Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini. They discuss the frustrations of AI limitations, such as design failures and publishing errors, while showcasing their final projects: a 90s-themed portfolio, a farm-share distribution site, and a secure family photo archive. The episode also covers news on Mark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto, third-party Android app stores, and a controversial mirror satellite proposal.
Topics discussed
Intro: The Vibe Coding Challenge
90 Seconds: AI Oversight, Android Stores, and Mirror Satellites
The Struggle: Frustrations with Codex and AI Agents
Showcase: Hayden's 90s-Style Portfolio Site
Showcase: Jake's Farm Share Vegetable Tracker
Showcase: David's Secure Family Photo Timeline
Showcase: David's Installer Newsletter Archive
Conclusion: The Gap Between Prototype and Product
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