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Vibe Code to codebykarun.com: The Foundation

A 5-part series documenting how I vibe coded my blog from scratch using AI-assisted development—from concept to deployment with Next.js, MDX, and modern design.

October 11, 2025 - October 11, 2025

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Articles in this Series

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Vibe Code to codebykarun.com: The 5-Year Dream Realized (Part 1)

2025-10-114 min read

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How I vibe coded my way from a 5-year dream to a live blog using AI-assisted development. This is my introduction to vibe coding and the beginning of the codebykarun.com journey.

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Vibe Code to codebykarun.com: Choosing the Right Tools (Part 2)

2025-10-115 min read

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The actual prompts and vibe coding conversations I used to make architectural decisions as an iOS developer building a web app with AI assistance.

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Vibe Code to codebykarun.com: The First 60 Minutes (Part 3)

2025-10-114 min read

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From empty folder to working blog infrastructure in 60 minutes through vibe coding. Here's exactly what we built and the prompts that made it happen.

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Vibe Code to codebykarun.com: The Content Pipeline (Part 4)

2025-10-115 min read

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Deep dive into vibe coding a production-ready MDX processing system with caching, dynamic routes, and SEO optimization through conversational development.

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Vibe Code to codebykarun.com: Designing Without Design Skills (Part 5)

2025-10-115 min read

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How I vibe coded a professional design system with dark mode as a non-designer, using specific prompts and AI guidance to avoid design paralysis.