Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers We Vibe Coded a $16k AI App. It was Amazing & Terrifying
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Jul 21, 2025 Imagine building a $16k web app in under a week without coding! This discussion dives into the exciting world of vibe coding and AI-driven tools. Discover how to streamline the planning and development process while securing your application from bot attacks and API vulnerabilities. Learn practical tips on monetization through affiliate links and the implementation of AI in project management. The hosts also explore live debugging and the latest advancements in the AI landscape, making app development both innovative and accessible.
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Rebuilt $16K App Without Coding
- Mark Webster and Gael Breton rebuilt a $16,000 web app with no coding in under a week using AI.
- The reality of AI coding is both impressive and challenging, filled with hidden difficulties like bugs and security holes.
BrandSnap AI Tool Creation
- Gael Breton created BrandSnap, an AI-powered tool for finding brand names and checking domain and social handle availability.
- It brainstorms names, checks domains, scrapes social platforms, and offers playful tone options for branding.
AI Accelerated BrandSnap Build
- Gael built BrandSnap in about one day with AI, but spent much more time securing it against bots and abuse.
- Initially, they paid a developer $16,270 and spent months building, showing huge progress with AI.