Vibe coding has gained significant traction in recent months, fueled by advancements in AI. For the first time in history, you can build a fully functional web app—complete with a frontend, database, and backend—without being a software developer. All you need is a solid understanding of prompting.
When i realized the power of vibecoding i knew that i had found a solution to all “app ideas” that I couldn't build because of lack of programming language.and the good news is that it costs less and takes less time than hiring a full stack dev from upwork.
That being said, I want to be clear: this isn’t meant to undermine the skill and expertise of software developers. Vibe coding is best suited for simple tools, prototypes, and dashboards.
When it comes to enterprise-grade applications—especially those requiring robust security, scalability, and maintainability—relying solely on an LLM isn’t advisable. For complex projects, professional development remains essential.
Coming from an electronics background, I’ve seen firsthand the need for efficient tools and calculators to make your work easier. To solve this, I built Electronics zone, a collection of tools for the everyday electronics engineer, technician, and hobbyist to thrive in the electronics journey and make their work easier and more efficient.
Build process for my web app
I tested several vibe coding tools like Replit, Cursor V0, and Bolt— but the one that truly stood out was Lovable. It’s incredibly intuitive, beginner-friendly, and just easier to work with compared to the others.
One major drawback I found with V0 is Apps built on it are essentially locked into Vercel (its parent company), making them difficult to deploy elsewhere. With Lovable, I had no such restrictions—total freedom to host wherever I wanted.
Hosting my app on AWS
After a week of refining prompts (about an hour daily), I completed and tested the app. I connected my GitHub account, created a repository, and then researched hosting options - ultimately choosing AWS Amplify as the best fit.
As a first-time AWS Amplify user, I was initially intimidated. But to my surprise, their updated platform made deployment surprisingly straightforward, even for beginners like me. The entire process turned out to be much smoother than I'd anticipated!
Advantages of hosting on AWS
The biggest advantage of AWS hosting is speed. I've used AWS Lightsail for years, and all my hosted apps load in milliseconds. I remember reading that the world's top 3 fastest DNS services are AWS Route 53, Cloudflare, and Google DNS.
Security is another reason I always choose AWS for public-facing apps. I recently saw a post on the Google Cloud subreddit where someone got hit with a $50k bill after a DDOS attack. With AWS, I use AWS WAF to block these attacks and keep my apps protected.
Actual cost of hosting my web app on AWS
This post cant be complete without me talking about build and hosting cost. Here's what it actually costs to host a vibe-coded web app on AWS with Route 53, AWS Amplify, AWS WAF, and Cloud Front CDN
since am hosting 4 web apps on AWS amplify and all use the full set of features it costs $15.75/month to host my web app i will still make further adjustments to see how i can push the cost to around $10/month while keeping the app secure.
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