1.5 Hour Build - Vibe Coding a Full Personal Site: Design to Deployment in One Session

Austin Akers documents the process of revamping his personal website, which had been neglected since 2024, by collaborating with AI to improve the site's content management system (CMS). Emphasizing a chat-first approach, Akers partners with Claude, an AI tool, to plan and execute the rebuild while integrating a custom Markdown CMS. This approach contrasts with his coworker Aleks's preference for a more direct command-line interface (CLI) method. Akers highlights the benefits of using AI to streamline coding tasks, particularly in backend setup through Harper, which simplifies API creation via schema-first design. He also experiences firsthand the efficiency gains and pitfalls of relying on AI, such as overcoming the reflex to solve coding issues manually. The project underscores the evolving role of AI in software development, particularly for developers who understand the underlying systems and can leverage AI to enhance productivity. Akers plans to finalize and launch the updated site at austinakers.com, inviting discussions about the workflow on Harper's Discord platform.

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