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She had a baby, tried AI coding, and built the nutrition app she actually wanted

Lisa Lin had worked in tech for years, but had never tried coding. When she had her baby, she vibe coded a nutrition app for him.

She had a baby, tried AI coding, and built the nutrition app she actually wanted

TL;DR

  • Lisa Lin, a former tech operations employee, used AI to build a baby nutrition app called Nutribabe.
  • She felt overwhelmed by existing nutrition apps and wanted a simpler solution.
  • Lin used AI tools and prompts to create the app, joining the trend of 'vibe coders' with little to no technical background.
  • The app aims to provide daily guidance on baby nutrition, including food introductions and allergen identification.
  • Lin plans to convert the web app into a mobile platform and conduct further user testing.