AI Vibe Coding Tutorial + Workflow (Cursor, Best Practices, PRD, Rules, MCP)
AI Summary
Overview
- Introduction to using AI for building apps
- Focus on creating a daily joke app
Tools Overview
- Cursor: Code editor used for development in the video
- Visual Studio Code: Alternative editor with GitHub Copilot
- Windsurf: Another option for AI-assisted coding
- Additional tools: V0, Bolt, LoveBolt for prototyping
- Figma: For visual design of the app
Development Framework
- Next.js: Chosen framework for full-stack development
- Simplifies app structure but has limitations with APIs, background jobs, and microservices
- Encore: A backend platform integrated with Next.js for handling APIs and jobs
App Features
- Users receive a different joke daily
- Implementation of AI in coding practices
- Suggestions on documentations like a Product Requirements Document (PRD) vs starting simple
Coding Workflow
- Set up a Next.js app via terminal command:
mpx create next-app .for installing in the current directory.- Use Cursor’s AI mode for automated coding assistance.
- Best Practices:
- Commit often using Git for version control
- Use Docker for running backend services
- Create and utilize cursor rules for consistency in component naming and structure
Creating API Endpoint
- Use Encore to create a backend service for fetching jokes, including setting up a Postgres database automatically.
- Implement a cron job in Encore to fetch a new joke every 24 hours.
Deployment
- Host frontend (Next.js) on platforms like Vercel or Encore cloud for backend.
Conclusion
- Encouragement to leverage AI for enhanced productivity in app development.