@tristanbob@boltdotnew Solid framework! One addition: before 'Start High-Level,' add a 'Plan Phase' write out user flows + data model in plain language. Even 5 minutes of structure saves hours of iterating. AI builds way cleaner when it knows the full picture upfront. What's the hackathon about?
Lovable for speed, Claude Code for complex logic.Why: Lovable ships fast but needs clear specs upfront. That's why we built SpecSaaS structures your idea (flows, data model, personas) before you prompt any tool.Vibe coder β dev pipeline: good specs make ALL these tools 10x better.
@forgebitz This is the real test of AI coding! Web CRUD is easy mode. When you're in unexplored territory, the quality of your instructions matters 10x more. We built SpecSaaS for exactly thisβhelps you think through edge cases/flows before prompting. What's the app?
@maddiedreese Love this progression! The gap between vibe coder and 'actual developer' is really just: can you think through the full system before building? User flows, data relationships, edge cases. That planning skill separates scrappy builds from production apps. Keep going!
@petergyang This is a great list! Suggestion: break into categories:
Code completion (Copilot, Tabnine)
Chat-based (Claude Code, Cursor)
Full app builders (Lovable, v0, Bolt)
Spec/Planning (SpecSaaS)
Most people jump to code tools without the planning layer. That's the gap.
@managerhacks@lovable Love that you learned it the hard way best teacher! π Your template sounds comprehensive. SpecSaaS basically automates that templating process and adds an AI Q&A layer to catch edge cases you might miss. But honestly, if your template works, stick with it!
@hamdidesigns Would I use this again?' is the only metric that matters at MVP stage. For CommentLens, what was the ONE core flow you knew had to be perfect before launch? Curious how you decided what made the cut vs. what to ship later.
@omoalhajaabiola Love this combo! We're building SpecSaaS to help teams document these integrations properly user flows, data model, webhook specs so Lovable builds it right the first time. The automation is only as good as the blueprint. π―
@thisiskp_ Would love to explore how SpecSaaS + Dreamlit could work together. Structured specs on the frontend, automated email infrastructure on the backend. The full vibe coding stack.