Just Build the Thing
Reader Resources

Don't Start From Scratch.

We've already made enough mistakes for both of us.

These resources are free for readers of the Vibe Coding My First SaaS series. No email required to grab what's here — if a book pointed you to a worksheet or prompt, it's yours to use.

Worksheets

Downloadable planning, scoping, and project worksheets from the Just Build the Thing series.

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    Just Build the Thing — Part 1: Build It Worksheets

    Idea planning, scoping checklist, and feature matrix worksheet for defining your software requirements.

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    Just Build the Thing — Part 2: Test It Worksheets

    QA checklist, bug tracking framework, and environment separation plan before going to production.

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    Just Build the Thing — Part 3: Launch It Worksheets

    Domain, integration, publishing, payments, and post-launch maintenance checklist.

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Prompts

Prompt cheat sheets, examples, and reusable starting points.

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    Just Build the Thing — Planning & Scoping Prompts

    Reusable prompts for turning a rough idea into a structured plan, requirements list, and feature scope.

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    Just Build the Thing — Build & Code Prompts

    Prompts for working with AI during the build: scaffolding, data models, permissions, and keeping context on track.

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    Just Build the Thing — Testing & QA Prompts

    Prompts for troubleshooting, writing test plans, catching edge cases, and separating test from production.

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Tools to Explore

Not sure where to start? Explore these categories, compare a few options, and find what fits your project.

  • AI Assistants

    Help organize ideas, develop prompts, and work through questions.

    Research question

    Does it explain things clearly and support the kinds of work you need?

    ChatGPTClaudeGemini

  • App & Website Builders

    Turn your requirements into apps, websites, and prototypes.

    Research question

    Compare ease of use, hosting, integrations, and access to your code.

    LovableBase44BoltReplit

  • Design & Visuals

    Create graphics, layouts, and visual materials for your project.

    Research question

    Can you create and export what you need without a steep learning curve?

    Canva

These are starting points for research, not a ranked list. Features and pricing change—check each provider's current details.

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