Nina Kolari

👉 Indie iOS builder with 10 apps: Wantlii, Three Things, Olla, Aani, Curate, and more
💪 Product Designer / iOS Dev - Ex Marketer

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

Two years ago building an app required a developer, a designer, and a project manager.
That team now fits in your browser.
Here are 7 free AI tools that replace all of them:
01 — Cursor. Writes your code from a plain English description. The tool that makes building without a developer real.
02 — Claude. Thinks through your architecture, debugs your errors, writes in your tone, and remembers your context. The best reasoning model available.
03 — Lovable. Turns a one-paragraph description into a live web app. No coding required.
04 — Perplexity. AI search with sources. Replace Google for any research task.
05 — Gamma. Turn a bullet list into a full presentation in 30 seconds.
06 — ElevenLabs. Clone your voice or generate professional voiceovers from text.
07 — Notion AI. Summarise, draft, and organise everything inside the tool you already use for notes.
All free to start. All available today.
Save this for the next time someone tells you that you need a team to build something.
Comment TOOLS below and I'll send you the full AI toolkit guide.

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

@BusinessInsider I love these stories of non devs building products!!

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

@Sabrina_Ramonov api issues are unfortunately super common security issues...

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

@Lovable Lovable just keeps getting better and better!!

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

You don't localize, you leave $$$ on the table.

Non-English markets are massively underserved. The demand is there. The supply isn't.

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

https://t.co/aVbcMVf00e

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

@felixleezd I keep hearing this so definitely not just you! Claude did drop in quality recently....

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

@jxnlco @katedeyneka @romainhuet That's awesome list of people to follow!

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

It will be interesting to see what changes!

[Andrej Karpathy @karpathy]

Personal update: I've joined Anthropic. I think the next few years at the frontier of LLMs will be especially formative. I am very excited to join the team here and get back to R&D. I remain deeply passionate about education and plan to resume my work on it in time.

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

3 Simple Vibe Coding Tips (That Will Launch Your First App Fast)

You want to build an app.

But you have zero coding experience.

You scroll through tutorials. You watch creators build in minutes. You feel stuck before you start.

Vibe coding changes this.

It focuses on creativity over complexity. Expression over syntax.

You do not need a computer science degree. You need a clear idea and the right tools.

If you follow this approach, you will:

- Build your first project without technical overwhelm
- Launch without waiting to feel “ready”
- Improve fast through real feedback

The ultimate benefit?

You stop consuming and start shipping.

Tip 1: Pick a Tool That Matches Your Vibe

Your tool shapes your momentum.

Many beginners quit because they choose tools built for engineers. The learning curve feels steep. Progress feels slow.

Vibe coding starts with alignment.

Research tools built for creators:

- Bubble
- Adalo
- Webflow

These platforms remove heavy code. You focus on layout, logic, and flow.

Start by asking:

What do I want to build?
- A landing page
- A marketplace
- A simple web app

Then match the tool to the goal.

For example, if you want to launch a clean website fast, Webflow works well. If you want app-like workflows without code, Bubble fits.

Common mistake:

Overthinking the choice.

You do not need the “best” tool. You need one tool and forward motion.

Nina Kolari teaches beginners to simplify the process. Her approach works because it removes friction. Pick one platform. Commit for 30 days.

Momentum beats research.

Once you choose your tool, move to clarity.

Tip 2: Write a Short Brief Before You Build

When I built my first small web project, I skipped this step.

I opened the builder and started dragging elements. After two hours, I had a messy page with no purpose.

Clarity saves time.

Before you touch the tool, write a simple brief:

- What is the goal of this project?
- Who is it for?
- What is the one main action users should take?

Keep it short. Five to ten lines.

Example:

“I am building a simple page for freelance designers to collect client inquiries. The main goal is form submissions.”

Now every feature must serve that goal.

This prevents overcomplication. One of the biggest beginner mistakes.

Primary benefit:

You build with direction instead of guessing.

Reinforce this habit daily. Every new feature must answer one question:

Does this support the core goal?

If not, remove it.

Advanced move:

Limit your first version to three core features. Nothing more.

Some people prefer detailed planning. Others prefer action. Both styles work. The brief keeps both focused.

Now you are ready to ship.

Tip 3: Ship Before You Feel Ready

This step changes everything.

Many beginners polish forever. They tweak fonts. They adjust spacing. They delay launch.

Result?

No users. No feedback. No growth.

Vibe coding follows one rule:

Done beats perfect.

Here is a 3-step process:

Step 1: Build a small version
Create a simple web app or page. Keep scope tight.

Step 2: Launch publicly
Share with friends. Post it. Send the link.

Step 3: Collect feedback
Ask users what confused them. What they expected. What felt missing.

One of the most common mistakes beginners make is ignoring feedback. Or building in isolation.

Your first project is a learning tool.

Use it.

Then build the next version stronger.

If you feel nervous about shipping, that is normal. Every creator faces this.

Long term, consistent shipping builds skill faster than endless preparation.

You learn by doing. Not by watching.

Vibe coding is simple:

- Pick your tool
- Write a clear brief
- Ship fast and improve

You do not need experience to start.

You need action.

Open a builder today.

Create something small.

Ship it.

Then build the next one.

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

@seveniwe Love it!!

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

Drop your app below 👇

Everyone is curious on what you are building.

Market your app with 5 words or less and add link.

I'll go first...
(now its your turn!)

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

Know your parent is okay.
https://t.co/HOxPEGFEMz

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

@ProductHunt Know your parent is okay.
https://t.co/CqI0TWk6k9

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

link to the article with image https://t.co/EFfXo0YJvH

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

AI slop at finest..

How many mistakes do you find? Some are shocking - the little girl!

They really did not need the disclosure below the picture!

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

Show your app landing page to someone who has never heard of it.

5 seconds. Close it.

Ask them what it does.

If they cannot explain it, rewrite the hero section before you run a single ad.

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

App building will break your brain in the best way possible.

I have built over 10 apps in the past 8 months with no coding background.

The tools are not the hard part.

Holding the entire product in your head while making 40 decisions a day is the hard part.

What to build.
What to cut.

What to ship broken because the deadline is real.

Deciding between 3 UI directions when all 3 feel wrong.

Shipping something imperfect and watching people use it anyway.

Knowing when to stop prompting and start thinking.
I have never been challenged like this. 17 years of running businesses and nothing came close.

And I have never loved a challenge more.

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

Nobody cares about your app's features.

They care about what happens to them after using it.

That is the headline.

[Nina Kolari @ninakolari]

Before you build your app, build one page.

A headline. A description. An email field.
Send it to 20 people.

If nobody signs up, you just saved 6 months.
If they do, you have your first users before you ship.