James (Can't Code)

I'm a Dad, I work in Tech... and I can't code. But, I'm building real apps & software using agents and willpower. Creator of @TickBucksApp

[James (Can't Code) @jamescantcode]

Hey @X algorithm 🤖

Connect me with:

• Vibe coders & AI agent operators
• Solo iOS builders shipping on the App Store
• Non-engineers building with Gemini & Cursor
• People who can't code!

If you’re building with AI + pure willpower, drop what you’re working on below 👇

[James (Can't Code) @jamescantcode]

@tickbucksapp 9/9
If you're a non-coder sitting on an idea: you can build it. It's messy, but doable.

I'm sharing the journey right here: @JamesCantCode

#BuildInPublic #IndieHacker

[James (Can't Code) @jamescantcode]

I’m a corporate sales leader and a dad of three.

I have never written a (usable) line of code in my life.

Yet after 8 months of persistence, I’ve built and shipped a real mobile app to the Apple & Google Play stores using AI agents.

Here is the honest story 🧵👇

[James (Can't Code) @jamescantcode]

8/9
That first app is TickBucks (@TickBucksApp) — built to turn daily screen-time friction and household habits into a positive reward system for families.

It survived the late-night Vercel errors, kid tests, and store reviews.

Live right now.

[James (Can't Code) @jamescantcode]

@shirshakchavan @X Yo!

[James (Can't Code) @jamescantcode]

@suni_code Marketing

[James (Can't Code) @jamescantcode]

#BackToSchool #DadLife #ParentingInTheWild #IndieHacker #BuildInPublic #WorkFromAnywhere #FamilyHoliday #SummerHoliday #Solopreneur #AppDeveloper

[James (Can't Code) @jamescantcode]

Last day of holiday before #BackToSchool madness ☀️

Kids checked into Mini Club, dadmin done, and still managed to ship a fresh update for @tickbucksapp straight from the sun lounger 🚀📱

#BackToSchool #DadLife #BuildInPublic #IndieHacker #WorkFromAnywhere

[James (Can't Code) @jamescantcode]

@nathan_day Ok, well minus the Bitcoin and Dinotrucks… 😜

https://t.co/RYQQU1SCgR

[James (Can't Code) @jamescantcode]

@IHideFromMyKids When you say show, did they mean app?

https://t.co/RYQQU1SCgR

😏

[James (Can't Code) @jamescantcode]

@TansuYegen Or….

https://t.co/RYQQU1SCgR

[James (Can't Code) @jamescantcode]

@robbeckettcomic @BBCRadio2 Better late than never…

https://t.co/RYQQU1SCgR

[James (Can't Code) @jamescantcode]

@Matt_Pinner Yes!

I built an app to make kids chores fun. But also actually teach them what modern money management is.

https://t.co/RYQQU1SCgR