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Real AI Updates
No hype. Curated news on the tools, models, and moves that actually matter for people who build with AI — not just follow it.
Shipping in public · AI tools · Real talk
AI moves fast.
So do vibe coders.
A newsletter for non-developer builders shipping real products with AI. Raw wins, honest failures, and the tools that actually work — multiple times a week, straight to your inbox.
AI News ✦
Vibe Coding ✦
Side Projects ✦
Real Tools ✦
Honest Reviews ✦
Build in Public ✦
CEE Builder Scene ✦
AI News ✦
Vibe Coding ✦
Side Projects ✦
Real Tools ✦
Honest Reviews ✦
Build in Public ✦
CEE Builder Scene ✦
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Built for builders
who don't call themselves developers
I'm Viktor — founder, consultant, and serial vibe coder from Budapest. This newsletter shares what I'm building, breaking, and shipping with AI — practical AI news for people who vibe code instead of memorizing syntax.
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Build in Public
Real progress on side projects and experiments — wins, failures, and what I'd do differently. The stories land in the newsletter.
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Tools That Work
Honest takes on the stack behind this newsletter, with affiliate links where they exist so you always know the score.
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Multiple Times a Week
Fast-moving space needs a fast-moving newsletter. Short, readable, and always worth five minutes of your morning.
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Curious what I'm actually building with?
If you're interested to see what I'm using — AI assistants, hosting, automation, and the rest of the stack — check out the tools. Honest notes, affiliate links called out, and everything I reach for week to week.
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Latest posts — vibe coding & AI news
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Common questions
Who runs Vibe Coder's Life, who it's for, what's included, and how to subscribe, browse posts, or explore the tools directory.
What is vibe coding?
Vibe coding means building software by describing outcomes to AI tools — Cursor, Claude, Lovable, Bolt — and iterating in plain language instead of hand-writing every line. Vibe Coder's Life documents that workflow for non-developers who still ship real products.
What is Vibe Coder's Life?
Vibe Coder's Life is a free website and newsletter by Viktor. It publishes AI news, vibe coding guides, a searchable AI tools directory, and build-in-public posts.
Is this a newsletter?
Yes — focused on AI-assisted development, not traditional CS coursework. Subscribers get practical AI news, tool picks, and honest notes on shipping with modern AI stacks. Subscribe free.
What AI news do you cover?
Model and IDE updates, vibe coding tool pricing, hosting and database options, and workflows that help builders ship faster — filtered for action, not hype. Read the latest on our posts page.
Who should subscribe?
Founders, creators, and side-project builders who use AI but don't call themselves developers. If you want vibe coding tips and AI news without the polished highlight reel, this newsletter is for you.
Is the newsletter free?
Yes. Enter your email on this page — no paywall. Partner links on the tools page are marked with a gift icon and disclosed in our copy.
Where can I find AI tools for vibe coding?
Browse 50+ tools — Cursor, Claude, Replit, Lovable, v0, n8n, Udemy, and more. Search by name and sort A–Z.
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