Vibe Coding Builder's Playbook
Your complete AI-powered development system. From first project to production-ready applications, this playbook contains 18 self-contained comprehensive guides covering everything you need to ship with confidence.
Table of Contents
BEGINNER TRACK:
AI & CURSOR TRACK:
DATABASE TRACK:
SECURITY TRACK:
ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING:
DEPLOYMENT & OPERATIONS:
SPECIALIZED:
BEGINNER TRACK
Getting Started Fundamentals
Your complete introduction to AI-assisted coding. Learn what VibeCoding means, master the Framework-First Philosophy, understand how to use AI as a learning accelerator, and set up your development environment with confidence.
Self-contained guide covering:
What AI coding actually means (and what it doesn’t)
Should you use AI as a beginner? (balanced approach)
Framework-First Philosophy explained
The right way to use AI for coding
How to ask AI for coding help (with examples)
Learning framework: AI + Practice
Best practices and common mistakes to avoid
Your AI-assisted learning path
Complete environment setup
Sample AI conversations for beginners
1,701 lines • Everything you need to start building with AI
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Choosing Your Stack
Complete tech stack decision guide. Cut through the overwhelm of hundreds of choices and make confident decisions about your frontend, backend, database, and deployment platform based on your specific project needs.
Self-contained guide covering:
Tech Stack Decision Tree (complete decision paths)
Static sites vs Full-stack SaaS
Framework selection checklist
VibeCoding tools by stage (no-code, low-code, full-code)
AI integration considerations
The Roast Test and real-world failure modes
Complete implementation roadmaps
2,475 lines • Make tech stack decisions with confidence
First Project Guide
Your complete first project workflow from planning to production deployment. Includes app architecture basics, database fundamentals, development setup, building features, testing, and getting your app live.
Self-contained guide covering:
Pre-project planning
App architecture basics (don’t overthink it)
Understanding databases (complete beginner fundamentals)
Development setup
Building your first features
Testing & validation
Complete deployment workflow
Post-launch checklist
Common first project mistakes
When to ask for help
3,503 lines • Complete first project from zero to live
Bridge to Advanced
Your progression guide from beginner to professional AI coding. Contains all 7 AI Coding Bridges, 3 Architecture Bridges, and 3 Database Bridges with exercises and readiness checklists.
Self-contained guide covering:
Bridge 1: ChatGPT Questions → AI Management
Bridge 2: Using Tools → Cursor Rules
Bridge 3: Basic Conversations → Advanced Patterns
Bridge 4: Ad-hoc Fixes → Systematic Prevention
Bridge 5: Simple Projects → Team-Ready Code
Bridge 6: Hoping It Works → Crisis Confidence
Bridge 7: Learning Once → Knowledge Capture
Architecture progression (3 bridges)
Database progression (3 bridges)
Ready for advanced content checklist
1,838 lines • Complete progression path to advanced
AI & CURSOR TRACK
Cursor Setup Complete
Everything to set up and use Cursor effectively. Includes Master Universal .cursorrules template, framework-specific templates (Next.js + Supabase, Flask + PostgreSQL), complete GitHub automation setup, and MCP configuration.
Self-contained guide covering:
Master Universal
.cursorrulesTemplate (ready to copy)SaaS Application Cursorrules (Next.js + Supabase)
Flask Webapp Cursorrules (Flask + PostgreSQL)
Cursor Rules Setup & Management
Cursor MCP Configuration (complete setup)
Format guide for Cursor
GitHub Automation Setup (500+ line complete guide)
1,464 lines • Everything for Cursor setup and usage
AI Interaction Management
Complete guide to managing AI as your coding partner. Master communication strategies, develop the AI Manager mindset, coordinate multiple AI services, and customize AI rules for your specific project type.
Self-contained guide covering:
AI Interaction Patterns & Best Practices (14 strategies)
AI Management Mindset (14 sections)
The AI Manager Evolution (mental model shift)
Vibe Coding Principles (core philosophy)
Multi-Service AI Coordination (complete Python implementation)
Project-Specific AI Rules Customization (19 sections)
Domain-specific patterns (SaaS, E-commerce, Developer Tools, Healthcare, FinTech, EdTech)
2,035 lines • Master AI as coding partner
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AI Code Review
Complete AI code review methodology. Learn to identify AI-specific anti-patterns, perform performance-focused reviews, and ensure AI-generated code is production-ready.
Self-contained guide covering:
AI-Generated Code Review (specialized patterns)
Performance-Focused Code Review (from real case studies)
AI-specific anti-patterns with examples
Database optimization techniques
Frontend performance strategies
Complete performance testing workflow
Success criteria and metrics
920 lines • Complete AI code review methodology
DATABASE TRACK
Database Fundamentals
Complete database guide from absolute basics to production setup. Covers PostgreSQL, Supabase, Flask + PostgreSQL production setup, and Next.js + Supabase development rules.
Self-contained guide covering:
Database fundamentals for beginners
Database Bridge Guide (progression path)
Database Selection & Optimization
PostgreSQL Sequence Management
Flask + PostgreSQL Production Setup (complete)
Next.js + Supabase Development Rules (complete)
All setup instructions and SQL queries inline
2,206 lines • Complete database fundamentals to production
Database Crisis & Optimization
Complete database troubleshooting and optimization guide. All emergency procedures, recovery scripts, query optimization techniques, and crisis response workflows inline.
Self-contained guide covering:
Database Crisis Recovery (complete procedures)
Query Optimization (all strategies)
Performance Optimization (complete techniques)
Recovery Procedures (all scenarios)
Deadlock & Catch-22 Resolution
N+1 Query Elimination (complete patterns)
Emergency response at top
Advanced troubleshooting (partitioning, replication, security)
2,368 lines • Complete database troubleshooting and optimization
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SECURITY TRACK
Security Fundamentals
Complete security practices from planning to deployment. Essential, advanced, and compliance security rules with framework-specific implementations and emergency response procedures.
Self-contained guide covering:
Pre-Development Security Setup (360 lines)
Essential Security Principles (5 core + AI rules)
Advanced Security Patterns (XSS, CSRF, file uploads, authorization)
Compliance and Regulatory Security (SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA)
Next.js Security Foundation (complete rules)
Flask Development Security (complete checklist)
Security Checklists & Templates
Emergency Response: Email Validation Attack
1,677 lines • Complete security from planning to incident response
OAuth & Authentication
Complete OAuth/authentication guide. Full implementation with TypeScript, Python, and React code examples. Complete OAuth flows documented with provider setup instructions.
Self-contained guide covering:
Getting Started with Authentication (beginner guidance)
OAuth Implementation Security (token exposure prevention)
OAuth Callback Handling (complete implementation)
Complete OAuth Flow Implementation (unified callback)
OAuth Security Best Practices (advanced patterns)
Provider setup (Google, GitHub)
Testing and production deployment
Security checklists throughout
1,454 lines • Complete OAuth and authentication implementation
ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING
Architecture Patterns
Complete architecture decision guide. Learn when to use which patterns, resolve architecture confusion, and implement framework-specific patterns with real-world examples.
Self-contained guide covering:
Architecture Patterns & When to Use Them
Architecture Confusion Resolution
Architecture Bridge Guide (progression)
Framework-Specific AI Rules & Patterns
Real-world examples integrated throughout
Pattern selection decision trees
1,287 lines • Complete architecture decision guide
Project Planning & Management
Complete project management methodology. Planning templates, development principles, chat extraction, skill development, slash commands, and multi-service coordination.
Self-contained guide covering:
Project Planning Templates
Development Principles & Philosophy
Coding Chat Session Extraction Prompt (complete)
Skill Development Guidelines
Slash Command Template
Slash Command - Writing Pattern Extraction
Multi-Service AI Coordination (complete code)
1,524 lines • Complete project management methodology
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DEPLOYMENT & OPERATIONS
Deployment & Production
Complete deployment guide with all steps, commands, and monitoring inline. Covers GitHub → Vercel/Railway/Netlify deployments, database deployment, environment variables, production readiness, and monitoring.
Self-contained guide covering:
Complete deployment workflow (GitHub → Deployment services)
Platform-specific deployments (Vercel, Railway, Netlify)
Database deployment (Supabase, Neon, Railway)
Environment variables management
Full production readiness checklist
Next.js + Supabase production setup
Flask + PostgreSQL production setup
Production monitoring and health checks (with code)
Common deployment problems and solutions
2,029 lines • Complete deployment from code to production
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Emergency Rollback
Complete emergency response guide with all rollback procedures and commands inline. Covers deployment rollback, infrastructure rollback, performance degradation, and git crisis fixes.
Self-contained guide covering:
Deployment Emergency Rollback (2-minute response)
Infrastructure Rollback Procedures (all platforms)
DNS and CDN rollback
Database rollback and restoration
Performance Degradation Emergency (fixes)
Git Configuration Crisis Fix
Multi-account setup and SSH keys
Crisis communication templates
Platform-specific commands for all scenarios
1,531 lines • Complete emergency response and rollback
SPECIALIZED
Debugging Systematic
Complete debugging and quick-action guide. Systematic debugging methodologies plus all 13 plug-n-play quick actions for common scenarios. All workflows and commands inline.
Self-contained guide covering:
Cross-System Debugging Methodology (complete)
Middleware Redirect Loop Debugging
13 Plug-n-Play Quick Actions:
Systematic Debugging Expert
AI Cursor Rules Configuration
API & Integration Expert
Production Deployment Expert
Emergency Crisis Response
Performance Optimization
Quick Decision Guide
Security Audit Expert
Security Incident Response
SEO & Discoverability
New Project Setup
Outcome Validation
UI/UX Excellence
1,367 lines • Complete debugging and quick actions
SEO & Performance Complete
Complete SEO and performance optimization guide. All 9 SEO checklists combined: content SEO, e-commerce SEO, Google Search Console, AI crawler optimization, local SEO, crisis response, monitoring, search performance, and redirects.
Self-contained guide covering:
Content SEO Optimization (topic authority, search intent)
E-Commerce & Product SEO (schema markup, pricing)
Google Search Console Setup (verification, Core Web Vitals)
AI Crawler Optimization (LLMS.txt, multi-platform schemas)
Local & Geographic SEO (Google Business Profile)
SEO Crisis Response (emergency triage)
SEO Monitoring & Automation (GitHub Actions)
Search Performance Optimization (database, caching, Elasticsearch)
Advanced Redirect Architecture (middleware, UUID→slug)
1,202 lines • Complete SEO and performance optimization
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UI/UX & API Integration
Complete UI/UX and API integration guide. Covers favicon implementation, UI consistency standards, external API integration patterns, design frameworks, and integration security.
Self-contained guide covering:
Favicon Implementation (all platforms and optimization)
UI Consistency & Excellence (layout, components, typography)
External API Integration (bridge patterns, error handling)
Plug-n-play UI & UX Design (expert framework)
Plug-n-play API Integration (patterns, security, testing)
Project customization templates
Production-ready code examples (JavaScript, Python, CSS, HTML, React)
3,285 lines • Complete UI/UX and API integration
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How to Use This Playbook
If you’re brand new to AI coding:
Start with the Beginner Track (files 01-04) in order. Each file is self-contained, so you won’t need to jump around.
If you’re setting up your tools:
Go straight to Cursor Setup Complete (file 05) for everything you need.
If you have a specific problem:
Use the specialized files (16-18) as quick reference guides. Each contains complete solutions inline.
Key Principle: Self-Contained Files
Every file in this playbook is completely self-contained. No “see other guide” cross-references. Everything you need for that topic is inline: code examples, commands, checklists, procedures. Read one file, master one topic.
Vibe Coding Builder’s Playbook by Jenny Ouyang • 18 comprehensive self-contained guides for AI-powered development