From IT Manager to AI Builder: My Journey with Vibe Coding

Learn how an ex‑IT manager built a Next.js and Supabase Hong Kong family activity site, integrating authentication, PostGIS search, and AI‑ready architecture.

Overview

I’ll share my transformation from an IT management background to hands-on AI application development through vibe coding. As someone who can be technical but wasn’t originally a developer, I’ll walk through how vibe coding gave me practical coding experience and deeper understanding of web and AI applications.

I’ll showcase my main project - a comprehensive Hong Kong Family Activity Website built with Next.js, Supabase, and modern web technologies. This ~70% complete MVP features architecture including user authentication, database with PostGIS location services, search and filtering, and a framework ready for integrating 93+ data sources across 16 activity categories.

I’ll also briefly touch on my Grapplemind app as part of my development journey, demonstrating how non-developers can build sophisticated applications with the right approach and tools.

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