THE 7-STEP VIBE CODING JOURNEY
How anyone can think clearly, map visually, and build apps with AI
STEP 1 — DEFINE THE PROBLEM
What exactly do you want this app to solve?
This is your foundation — the starting point of the journey.
This is your foundation — the starting point of the journey.
STEP 2 — DUMP ALL YOUR IDEAS
Write down every idea freely.
No structure. No judgement.
*Use a Note-taking App but preferably a Mind Mapping Tool
No structure. No judgement.
*Use a Note-taking App but preferably a Mind Mapping Tool
STEP 3 — CREATE YOUR MIND MAP (THE BLUEPRINT)
Turn your scattered ideas into a clear visual map.
This is your architectural drawing for the app.
This is your architectural drawing for the app.
STEP 4 — IDENTIFY THE CORE FEATURES (MVP)
Select the must-have features for Version 1.
Ignore the "nice-to-haves" for now.
Ignore the "nice-to-haves" for now.
STEP 5 — TURN THE MIND MAP INTO AI INSTRUCTIONS
Convert your mind map into a clear prompt.
This ensures the AI builds exactly what you envisioned.
This ensures the AI builds exactly what you envisioned.
STEP 6 — LET AI BUILD THE FIRST VERSION
AI generates your screens, database, and flows.
You review, tweak, and refine.
You review, tweak, and refine.
STEP 7 — IMPROVE IN ITERATIONS
Like construction:
foundation → structure → finishing.
Add features step-by-step.
foundation → structure → finishing.
Add features step-by-step.