Watch a complete vibe-coding session from idea to deployed app
Let's build a "Digital Garden" - a personal knowledge management app that feels like tending a beautiful garden of ideas.
"I want to build a Digital Garden app that feels like tending a beautiful, growing garden of knowledge. The Vision: Imagine a personal wiki that feels alive and organic, where ideas grow and connect naturally. Every note is like planting a seed, and over time you watch your garden of knowledge flourish. Core Features: • Note creation with rich text and markdown • Bi-directional linking between notes (like Obsidian) • Visual graph view of connected ideas • Tags that work like plant categories • Growth tracking - see how your garden evolves • Daily tending reminders (gentle, not pushy) • Search that feels like walking through your garden Emotional Design: Should feel peaceful, nurturing, and inspiring. Use nature-inspired colors (greens, earth tones, sky blues). Animations should be gentle and organic - like leaves growing or water flowing. Make it feel like you're cultivating something beautiful and meaningful, not just storing information."
Starting with Claude, we'll build the core functionality with a beautiful, nature-inspired interface.
"Build the Digital Garden app as a single HTML file with the following architecture: 1. Component Structure: • GardenApp (main container) • GardenHeader (navigation, search) • NotesGrid (displays notes as garden plots) • NoteCard (individual note with preview) • NoteEditor (full editing interface) • GraphView (visual connections) • Sidebar (tags, recent activity) 2. Data Management: • Local storage for persistence • Simple state management • Auto-save functionality • Export/import capabilities 3. Design Elements: • Soft, natural color palette • Gentle animations for interactions • Card-based layout like garden plots • Typography that's easy to read • Mobile-responsive design Make it feel magical - like you're creating something beautiful every time you add a note."
Now we'll refine the app with specific improvements to make it feel more polished and delightful.
"Enhance the Digital Garden with these improvements: 1. Micro-Interactions: • Gentle hover effects on note cards • Smooth transitions between views • Satisfying click animations • Loading states that feel organic 2. Visual Polish: • Subtle shadows and depth • Better typography hierarchy • Icon system for different note types • Color coding for tags 3. User Experience: • Keyboard shortcuts for power users • Drag and drop for organizing • Quick note creation with templates • Recent notes for easy access 4. Garden Metaphors: • Growth indicators (note age, connections) • Seasonal themes (optional) • Statistics as 'garden health' • Achievements for milestones Make every interaction feel intentional and rewarding."
Adding sophisticated features that make the app truly powerful while maintaining its peaceful vibe.
"Add these advanced features to make the Digital Garden truly special: 1. Graph Visualization: • Interactive network graph of note connections • Zoom and pan capabilities • Cluster detection for related topics • Path finding between distant notes 2. Smart Features: • Auto-suggest related notes while writing • Duplicate detection and merging • Orphaned note detection • Backlink previews on hover 3. Collaboration: • Export gardens to share with others • Garden templates for common use cases • Public garden showcase (optional) 4. Power User Features: • Plugin system for extensions • Custom CSS themes • API for external integrations • Bulk operations interface Keep the complexity hidden - these features should enhance the experience without overwhelming new users."
Final touches to make the app production-ready with proper error handling, performance, and deployment.
"Make the Digital Garden production-ready: 1. Error Handling: • Graceful degradation for missing features • Data corruption recovery • Network failure handling • User-friendly error messages 2. Performance: • Lazy loading for large gardens • Virtual scrolling for note lists • Debounced search and auto-save • Service worker for offline use 3. Accessibility: • Screen reader support • Keyboard navigation • High contrast mode • Focus management 4. Deployment: • PWA manifest for installation • Meta tags for social sharing • Analytics integration (privacy-focused) • Version management and updates Prepare deployment instructions for Netlify, Vercel, or GitHub Pages."
Deploying the app and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
"Launch strategy for the Digital Garden: 1. Pre-Launch: • Create demo garden with sample content • Write compelling landing page copy • Prepare tutorial and onboarding • Test on multiple devices and browsers 2. Launch Channels: • Product Hunt submission • Reddit communities (productivity, PKM) • Twitter announcement thread • Personal network and social media 3. Feedback Collection: • User feedback widget • Analytics for usage patterns • Feature request system • Regular user interviews 4. Iteration Plan: • Weekly feature releases • Bug fix priorities • Community feature requests • Long-term roadmap Focus on user delight and organic growth through word-of-mouth."