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From Demo to Deployment: The Missing 20% of AI App Building

You've vibe-coded an incredible AI demo in Cursor or Replit. It looks slick. It works. But… it's not live. Welcome to the 'missing 20%' — the unsexy but critical last stretch between prototype and product.

Apr 12, 2025

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AI Agents and Code Companions: What's Coming Next After Vibe Coding

The rise of vibe coding tools has transformed how we build software. But what's next? We're entering the era of AI code agents and multi-agent collaboration.

Apr 11, 2025

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Prompt-Driven Development: The Future of Software Is Conversational

Prompt-driven development is more than a trend—it's a paradigm shift. As AI becomes an extension of the developer, coding transforms from typing lines into having conversations.

Apr 10, 2025

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How LaunchDev Helps You Graduate from Vibe to Live

You've vibe-coded something cool. The prototype works. It's slick, responsive, maybe even demo-worthy. But now you're staring down that brutal no-man's land between 'this is dope' and 'this is deployed.'

Apr 9, 2025

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10 Signs You're Stuck in Vibe Code Mode

Vibe coding is fun, fast, and creative — until it isn't. If you've been jamming on a project but it never seems to cross the finish line, you might be trapped in vibe code mode.

Apr 8, 2025

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The Psychology of Vibe Coding: Why It Feels So Good (But Stalls)

Vibe coding hits different. It's fast, intuitive, and fun. But there's a psychological reason why these projects often stall before launch.

Apr 7, 2025

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Cursor, Replit, Bolt and Beyond: Choosing Your Vibe Coding Environment

Choosing your vibe coding environment is like choosing your workspace — it shapes your creativity, speed, and momentum. Find the right AI-first development tool for your workflow.

Apr 6, 2025

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From Prompt to Product: Launching Real Apps with AI Coding Tools

You don't need to be a coder. You need to be clear. That's the breakthrough. With today's AI-first development tools, you can launch a working product from just a description.

Apr 5, 2025

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Why Most AI Prototypes Fail at the Finish Line (And How to Fix It)

Everyone wants to build an AI app. But few ship one. We've all seen it: a slick AI prototype demo with a cool use case—but when it comes time to launch? Silence.

Apr 4, 2025

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Vibe Coder vs Traditional Developer: What's the Difference?

There's a new breed of builder in town: the vibe coder. They're not opening a code editor. They're opening a chat.

Apr 3, 2025

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The Last-Mile Secret: Flipping the Switch on Your AI Project

You've built something magical. An AI prototype that responds, adapts, and even wows in a demo. But... it's not live.

Apr 2, 2025

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What Is Vibe Coding? Why It's Changing the Way We Build

You're not opening a terminal. You're opening a chat. That's vibe coding—and it's flipping software development on its head.

Apr 1, 2025

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