Vibe coding is a fresh approach to app development that prioritizes creativity, flow, and fun over rigid technical rules. Coined by Andrej Karpathy in February 2025, it’s about "fully giving in to the vibes, embracing exponentials, and forgetting that the code even exists." It’s a mindset that allows creators—technical or not—to build apps by focusing on ideas and outcomes rather than syntax and implementation details.[](https://blog.replit.com/what-is-vibe-coding)
The 15 Rules of Vibe Coding
Recently, Hesamation on X shared a fantastic list of "15 Rules of Vibe Coding" that perfectly captures this philosophy. Here’s a quick recap of the rules:
Start from a template (e.g., Cursor).
Use agent mode for solid foundations.
Manage flow through natural language commands.
Create an MVP example to guide your project.
Commit often to track progress.
Iterate and refine frequently.
Clone and fork wisely with GitHub repos.
Copy errors and paste into the Composer agent.
Be mindful of dealing with errors.
Secure your secrets (API keys).
Keep a record of prompts that work best.
Push progress to GitHub regularly.
Developers on deployment—deploy early.
Enjoy the process and embrace the vibe.
Team up and have fun on the journey.
These rules emphasize a stress-free, collaborative, and iterative approach to coding, which resonates deeply with the vibe coding ethos.
Adding a 16th Rule: Incorporate Playful Feedback Loops
To build on Hesamation’s list, I’d like to propose a 16th rule: Incorporate Playful Feedback Loops. Make coding feel rewarding by adding visual or audio cues—like a glowing button on hover or a subtle sound when a task completes. For example, here’s a simple CSS snippet to make a button glow on hover:
This small addition can make the coding experience more engaging and fun, aligning with the vibe coding spirit of enjoying the journey.
Back to Basics: Start Simple
If you’re new to coding, vibe coding might feel overwhelming at first. My advice? Start with the basics. Tools like W3Schools offer fantastic tutorials for learning HTML and CSS, which can give you a solid foundation before diving into vibe coding. Once you’re comfortable, you can start experimenting with AI tools like Cursor to bring your ideas to life.
GitHub - For cloning, forking, and committing your progress.
Building a Simple Lookmaxing App with Vibe Coding
Let’s put sophisticated vibe coding into action by building a basic landing page for a lookmaxing app, following the step-by-step approach. We’ll use Cursor to generate the initial code and Firebase for the backend.
Step 1: Generate the Landing Page with Cursor
Start by creating detailed coding documentation outlining your app’s goal: a landing page with a neon-styled button to encourage sign-ups. Attach this to Cursor to minimize AI hallucinations. Here’s the HTML/CSS for the landing page:
Use Firebase for user authentication and a database to store daily tasks. After generating the frontend with Cursor, integrate Firebase by adding its SDK and setting up a simple auth system for sign-ups. Firebase Studio can help streamline this process for quick MVP deployment.
Step 3: Gamify User Engagement
Add a points system to gamify engagement—users earn points for completing daily lookmaxing tasks like skincare routines. This aligns with the marketing strategy of gamification, making the app more interactive and fun.
Step 4: Research Trends with Grok
Before adding more features, use Grok to research lookmaxing trends. A 2025 TechCrunch report highlights a 30% rise in AI-coded MVPs, showing the growing relevance of tools like Grok for market insights in AI SaaS development.
Enhancing Taskmaster CLI with AI-Driven Features
Taskmaster CLI can streamline project management by integrating AI-driven features and collaborative workflows, perfect for devs looking to automate their processes.
Taskmaster CLI Dashboard Mockup
Here’s a mockup of a Taskmaster CLI dashboard with a task list and a neon-styled button for marking tasks as done:
Taskmaster Dashboard
Taskmaster CLI Dashboard
Set up project repo
Write README
Expand Tasks for Clarity
Use Taskmaster CLI’s "expand" command to break tasks into micro-actions. For example, "Set up project repo" can split into "Initialize Git" and "Create README," ensuring clarity in execution.
Integrate with Atlassian Intelligence
Enhance Taskmaster CLI by integrating Atlassian Intelligence for predictive analytics, like forecasting project timelines, as AI task management tools see a 25% adoption rise in 2025 per Gartner.
Collaborate via GitHub
For team projects, sync Taskmaster CLI tasks to a shared GitHub repo, enabling seamless collaboration and real-time updates across team members.
Cultural Context
The post’s timing on April 11, 2025, the eve of Passover, reflects a theme of renewal and structure, resonating with Taskmaster CLI’s mission to organize workflows.
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