Pencils down: We share our vibe-coded websites
Summary
David Pierce, Jake Kastronakis, and Hayden Field revisit their month-long "Vibe Coding" challenge, showcasing websites built with AI tools like Codex, Gemini, and Claude Code. They discuss the frustrations of jagged AI capabilities, from design failures to publishing hurdles, while presenting their final projects: a retro portfolio, a CSA vegetable-sharing site, and a secure family photo archive. The episode also covers news on Mark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto, a new Android app store, and a controversial mirror satellite proposal.
Topics discussed
Intro: Women's healthcare and Carolyn Rowan Center
VergeCast intro: Revisiting the Vibe Coding Challenge
Mark Zuckerberg's AI manifesto and future views
Google Play Store opens to third-party app stores
Ad read: Blinds.com
Guests join: Jake and Hayden discuss Vibe Coding struggles
Show and Tell: Hayden's retro portfolio site built with Gemini
Show and Tell: Jake's vegetable sharing site built with Codex
Discussion: Prompt engineering and AI limitations
Ad reads: Indeed and Target Circle
Show and Tell: David's family photo timeline app
Show and Tell: David's Installer newsletter archive tool
Conclusion: The gap between hobby projects and scalable products
Outro: Subscription plug and Uber Eats ad
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