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Guides for vibe coders
The big questions, answered the way a friend would: honestly, in plain words, with sources. Each guide links to the dictionary for every term it uses.
Claude Code vs Cursor vs Lovable: which one should you use?
Never coded, want to learn, or already live in an editor? How Claude Code, Cursor, and Lovable compare, with real 2026 prices.
Do you need to understand the code your AI writes?
Do you need to understand the code your AI writes, or is directing it enough? A real study, a named cost, and what actually helps you ship safely.
How do you know if your vibe-coded app is secure?
How do you know if your vibe-coded app is secure? A checklist covering exposed API keys, open databases, input validation, and dependencies.
How much does vibe coding actually cost per month?
What does vibe coding actually cost per month? Real July 2026 prices for Claude Pro/Max, Cursor, Lovable, and API pay-as-you-go, by how much you build.
Should you still learn to code in 2026?
Should you learn to code before vibe coding with AI? No on memorizing syntax, yes on reading code and understanding what it does.
What is MCP, and do you actually need it?
What is MCP (Model Context Protocol) and do you actually need one? What it unlocks, when beginners can skip it, and how to add one safely.
Who owns the code your AI writes?
Who owns code your AI agent writes, you or the AI company? What Anthropic and OpenAI's terms actually say, and where copyright law gets murky.
Why does everything break when you change one small thing?
Why does fixing one small bug break three other things? The real causes (invisible coupling, no tests, agents that overreach) and the fix.
Why does your AI keep forgetting what you were doing?
Why does your AI forget rules, repeat fixed bugs, or lose track mid-session? How context fills up, what compaction erases, and what actually helps.
Why does your app work on localhost but break in production?
Why does your app work on localhost but break in production? The 5 most common causes, ranked, with the quick check for each one.
Why is your AI stuck fixing the same bug over and over?
Why does your AI keep patching the same bug without fixing it, and what breaks the loop instead of sending one more prompt?
Your API key leaked. Here's what to do right now.
Your API key leaked on GitHub or in a screenshot? This is the exact order of steps to take right now, starting with the one that stops it.