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09/04/2026

Now let’s make the app persistent.

So far, everything we’ve built resets every time the app restarts.

That’s because we’ve been using in-memory storage.

Today: adding a database.

Create a database in Render

Render makes this very simple.

Create a new PostgreSQL database from your dashboard.

Once created, you’ll get an internal database URL

Add it to your environment variables

Go to your Web Service → Environment

Add:

DATABASE_URL = your_internal_database_url

That’s it.

Your app is now connected to a real database.

Get Claude to create your tables

Go back to Claude and prompt:

“Update the app to use a PostgreSQL database.

Use the DATABASE_URL environment variable.

Create tables to store:
• user inputs (URL + platform)
• generated social media content

Ensure data is saved and can be retrieved.”

Claude will:
• update your backend
• create the database structure
• handle the connection

Once Claude updates the code:

Push to GitHub → Render deploys automatically.

That’s it.

You now have:
• a live app
• persistent data
• real backend infrastructure

This is the difference between a demo… and a real product.

If you want help building your own:
📩 [email protected]

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07/04/2026

The app is now live:
https://socialmedia-zbn1.onrender.com/

Over the last few days, we’ve built a fully functional app using just:

• Claude Code
• GitHub
• Render

That’s it.

At this point, you can start testing and improving it.

Some simple next steps:

• Add email integration (e.g. Mailtrap – free tier available)
• Connect directly to social media platforms
• Add a scheduler to generate content daily

Right now, the app uses in-memory storage (no database yet).

I’ll cover how to connect a database in the next post.

I’ve left the app live if you want to try it.

(It may take a few seconds to load — it’s running on Render’s free tier)

Watch the video for a quick demo.

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05/04/2026

Time to take what we built and push it live.

Review what Claude created

Claude has updated your files inside the Github repo.

Create a Pull Request in GitHub

Go to your repo and click Compare & pull request

This is just reviewing your changes before they go live.

Merge into Main

Click Merge pull request

Now your code is in the main branch.

Watch what happens next

Because Render is connected:

Every time you push to main:
• your app builds
• it deploys automatically
• your live URL updates

You don’t need to touch the code.

That’s the system:

You prompt → Claude builds → GitHub updates → Render deploys

Tomorrow I'll share what was built

04/04/2026

Today: writing the first prompt and connecting AI.

We’re building a simple app that generates social media content based on a business website.

Start with the prompt in Claude Code

Use this:

“Build me a simple web app using Python and Flask.

The app should generate social media content.

Users should be able to enter:
• a website URL
• a platform (e.g. LinkedIn, Instagram)

When they click submit:
• extract key information about the business from the URL
• generate a short social media post using OpenAI

Keep the design clean and minimal.

Use the existing files:
• index.html for the frontend
• backend.py for the backend”

We’ll use OpenAI to generate the content.

Your app sends a request → OpenAI returns the content.

Get your API key

Create an account with OpenAI and generate an API key.

Think of this like a secure password that allows your app to use AI.

Important:
• keep it private
• never put it directly in your code

Add your API key in Render

Go to Render → Environment Variables

Add something like:

OPENAI_API_KEY = your_key_here

This keeps your key secure and connects your live app to OpenAI.

That’s it.

You now have:
• your app structure
• AI connected
• everything ready to run

Tomorrow we push this live

If you want help building something like this:
📩 [email protected]

03/04/2026

Today: setting up Render and linking your project.

Go to Render and create a new Web Service
Connect your GitHub account
Select your repo
Add placeholder files to your repo

Create:

• index.html → your frontend
• backend.py → your backend (we’ll use Python)

Upload these to your repo on the main branch

This ensures your main branch is created and ready

Choose the main branch in Render

This is important.

Anything pushed to this branch will automatically:
• Build
• Deploy
• Go live on your web URL

No manual steps.
No need to touch the code.

Go back to Claude

Make sure your session is connected to:
• Your repo
• The main branch

Claude is now working directly inside your live project.

That’s the setup.

From this point on:

You prompt → Claude writes code → pushes to GitHub → Render deploys automatically.

This is where it clicks.

Tomorrow, we start prompting and build the first version of your app.

If you want help building or getting stuck at any step:
📩 [email protected]

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02/04/2026

Today: setting up your repo and connecting it to Claude.

Go to GitHub and create a new repository
Give it a simple name (e.g. “ai-app-builder”)

This is now the home for your app.

Go to Claude
Click Claude Code
Then click New Session
Connect your GitHub repo
Link the repo you just created

Claude can now:
• Read your code
• Edit files
• Build directly inside your project

Create your environment
Give it a name (e.g. “ai-app-builder-env”)

This is the workspace Claude will use to build your app

That’s it.

You now have:
• A repo (your project home)
• Claude connected (your developer)
• An environment ready to build

Tomorrow we connect Render and start building the code.

If you want help setting this up or building your idea:
📩 [email protected]

01/04/2026

Enough theory.

Let’s actually start building something.

You don’t need everything set up perfectly.

You just need to take the first step.

Here’s what to do today:

1. Get access to Claude

Go to Claude and log in.

This is your developer.

Cost:

Free plan available

Paid plans typically start around ~$20/month if you want more usage

2. Create a GitHub account

Go to GitHub and sign up.

This is where your code will live.

Cost:

Free for almost everything you need

Create a Render account

Go to Render and sign up.

This is where your app will go live.

Cost:

Free tier available

Paid starts around ~$7/month when you deploy properly

That’s it.

No coding.

No complexity.

Total cost to get started: basically £0.

Tomorrow, we’ll generate your first app using AI.

If you get stuck or want help building your idea:

📩 [email protected]

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31/03/2026

I built an app called PostPilot.

The idea is simple:
Take any business → turn it into daily social media content automatically.

Here’s what it does:
You set it up once with:
• Your website
• Your brand style
• Your themes

Then it runs on autopilot:
• Generates posts (captions + hashtags)
• Creates images (not generic — styled to your brand)
• Sends everything to Telegram for approval
• Publishes across your social media channels

It also:
• Plans TikTok content (scripts + ideas)
• Lets you tweak or regenerate anything
• Tracks everything so nothing breaks

That’s it.
No content team.
No daily effort.
Just consistent output.
And I didn’t build this the traditional way.

I used Claude to generate most of the code and iterated as I went.
That’s vibe coding.

Build first.
Refine later

It's also available for any small business to use today.

Contact me for more info:
📩 [email protected]

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30/03/2026

Here’s what you can actually build using this setup:

• SaaS tools
• AI apps
• Internal dashboards
• Automation tools

This isn’t theory.

These are real products people are building right now — without traditional coding.

The barrier isn’t technical anymore.

It’s ex*****on.

Tomorrow I’ll show you a real example.

Got an idea you want to build?
📩 [email protected]

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29/03/2026

You don’t need to know how to code to build an app anymore.

I’m going to show you how to build full apps using just 3 tools:

• Claude → writes the code
• GitHub → stores everything
• Render → puts it live on the web

That’s the entire stack.

This is called vibe coding.

Over the next 30 days, I’ll show you how to go from idea → live app.
No traditional coding required.

We’re building:

An app that turns any website into ready-to-post social media content.

Here’s how it works:

You enter:
• A website URL
• A theme (e.g. lead generation, AI tools, productivity)

The app:
• Reads and understands the website
• Extracts key messaging using AI

Then generates:
• 5 tailored content ideas
• 1 fully written post (LinkedIn / Instagram ready)

No marketing team. No content struggle.
Just instant, relevant posts based on your own business.

Follow for Day 2.

Got an idea you want to build or support?
📩 [email protected]

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24/03/2026

Keeping a child’s native language alive abroad is harder than most people think.

You speak Russian at home…
They understand you…
But slowly, their vocabulary shrinks. Confidence drops. And one day, they reply in English.
That’s exactly the problem we set out to solve with BeeLingo.

BeeLingo is a game-based learning app designed specifically for Russian-speaking children living abroad. Instead of forcing traditional learning, it turns language into something children actually want to engage with:

🎮 Mini-games to learn and reinforce words
🧠 Smart repetition so words don’t get forgotten
🪙 Rewards and avatars to keep motivation high

But one of the most important parts wasn’t just what children learn — it’s how they hear it.

We used ElevenLabs to synthesise natural-sounding Russian voices, so children don’t just recognise words — they learn how they’re actually spoken.

That’s a huge gap in most language tools, especially for bilingual children.

The app was created by my wife — a senior software engineer — using a modern “vibe coding” approach: fast iteration, AI-assisted development, and a relentless focus on user experience.

From idea → to live product in the hands of families.

BeeLingo is now live on:

web: https://beelingo.app
Apple App Store (https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/beelingo-ru/id6758921452)
Google Play Store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.recogitate.beelingo)

And we’re just getting started.

If you’re raising a bilingual child — or know someone who is — I’d love to hear your thoughts and what other languages you'd like to see
How do you keep a native language alive at home?
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