I set aside two hours yesterday evening to try Cursor.
I opted for the Pro version.
Can a non-developer build an app with Cursor?
On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates basic internet browsing skills and 10 represents a senior software developer, Iโd rate my tech skills at
@stats_feed
The Benjamin Franklin Effect: ask someone for a small favor and theyโll subconsciously like you more because theyโve invested effort in helping you.
Named after Ben Franklin because it's a life hack he used it to win over opponents.
Hey ๐ Algorithm!
I'm looking to
#Connect
with people:
- With more than 3112 screenshot's that you'll never look at
- Have bookmarked more posts than you'll read in a lifetime
- Have 72 tabs open because they're all important
Let's be friends ๐
My dad passed away last November.
It changed everything.
I was free at last.
His battle with cancer lasted a 10yrs.
First bowel cancer. He recovered.
Then came skin melanoma, followed by throat cancer 5 yrs ago.
It took major surgery and a reconstructed face, but he beat it.
I'm Excited to be taking part in the No-Code x AI Bootcamp Build Weekend ๐
#100DaysOfNoCode
#100DaysOfAI
๐
Iโll be building a a daily journal prompt app in the shadow work niche and plan to use
@glideapps
to build it!
It's my first time to
#buildinpublic
๐ฅณ ๐ ๐ฏ
From rock bottom to a comeback
[Sharing my story to inspire others]
Engaged at 19, homeowner at 20
Relationship ended 6 months later
Sold the house, moved to Australia at 22
ยฃ40k debt & depression by 25
AuDHD diagnosis at 33
Hated my corporate finance job
Career change at 34:
I'm blown away by the kindness I received after sharing my story. Persevering through tough times has taught me so much.
Biggest lesson learned I learned?
It's important to be kind and patient with yourself.
Friendly reminder: keep sharing your story.
Sharing a relatable personal story yesterday led to an engagement rate increase of over 250%
Don't assume your current followers know:
- your story
- who you are
- or how you got here
People are genuinely interested in your
๐ ๐ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐
@cursor_ai
๐๐ถ๐ฝ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ป๐ผ๐ป-๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐: ๐๐๐๐๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐
Thereโs 2 places to add ๐ฐ๐๐๐๐ผ๐บ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ in Cursor:
#1
๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ ๐ช๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐
Cursor Settingsย >ย Generalย >ย Rules for AI
You can set
Introvert Code 101
1๏ธโฃ No phone calls - text only.
2๏ธโฃ Unplanned visits. Don't try me.
3๏ธโฃ Drama is not welcome here .
4๏ธโฃ Small talk is a waste of time.
5๏ธโฃ Group chat? Iโm only reading, not replying.
Just finished one month with X Premium, now giving Premium+ a shot as an experiment.
Let's see if the higher price brings more value. I will have an update in 30 days!
Are there any non devs who have build an app, extension or something cool using Cursor AI?
All I see is devs hyping up Cursor, havenโt found a designer or a non technical person raving about Cursor.
Day 10 of
#100DaysOfNoCode
๐ฏ
Today I built a speech-to-text note taking app w/
@glideapps
It took me a while but I figured it out. In a little over an hour I built an app for my phone that can transcribe my voice notes, whenever, wherever. Pretty cool.
Feeling anxious about building in public as an introvert?
You're not alone. This is a common concern on X
From one introvert to another, hereโs how to make it work:
โ Share your process, not just results
โ Use scheduled posts to manage social energy
โ Engage with a few
@dannypostmaa
Can someone who gets this DM say yes and agree to the offer so we can all see what kind of landing page they create? Curious to see the output
Day 36 of
#100DaysofNoCode
๐ฏ
Today marks the start of an exciting adventure for me with
#generalistworld
This week, I'll use my no-code skills to launch a campaign celebrating the power of generalist careers. As a proud generalist, I thrive on diverse challenges and
Is this the indie hacker revolution and a turning point in tech?
@levelsio
's rejection of VC funding and traditional business structures challenges Silicon Valley's core principles
Are we witnessing the beginning of a radical shift towards independent, small-scale innovation
Thereโs followers and then thereโs supporters.
Thereโs a difference.
I want to give a shoutout to some genuine people that I've engaged with, and recommend you follow them too:
โณ๏ธ
@heyitsmy3
โ her confidence + talent inspire me
โณ๏ธ
@zalkazem
โ generous, strategic, straight
Day 45-48 of
#100DaysofNoCode
๐ฏ
Caught up & wrapped up the membership database project in
@airtable
I've used Airtable before but I had no idea it's automation capabilities were so powerful. There's always more to learn!
Sample of an automated email trigger๐
Day 33 of
#100DaysofNoCode
๐ฏ
Today I learned about idea generation. It's all about fluency and flexibility. Having many ideas to choose from increases the chances of finding a great one.
The hardest part of this is allowing myself post these scribbles. Feels strangle
Earlier I read a comment that really resonated:
'The beauty of
@bubble
is that once you understand how it works, you can configure it to do whatever you want.'
Building custom Bubble apps is my next learning goal! Any other beginners out there learning this platform too?
We're living in a time where anyone from any background armed with determination and the skill to communicate their ideas will have unprecedented opportunities to make real bank
I hate that saying "Become the best version of yourself".
The self-improvement industry just feeds off our insecurities so they can cash in on our worries.
I'm not an iPhone, I don't need to be updated to a new version, thanks
Don't surrender to doubt
Don't give up
Even the smallest step forward is still progress ๐
Dolly Parton wrote 1000 songs before she found success writing 'I Will Always Love You'. And now look at her. She's worth over $650 million ๐ฐ
@afonsolfm
This is an uneducated take. I would encourage you to reflect on where these beliefs are coming from and consider how you can be more open-minded. AKA: be a better person
Shoutout in recognition to all who provide tech support to their parents.
Especially, if like me, youโre doing it long distance.
Itโs like talking to someone in a foreign language.
I see you and I feel your pain.
๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฌ, ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฎ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ปโ๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ด๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐.
My life was a sh*t-show. Picture this: me living in Dublin, overpriced rent, and struggling with severe anxiety and depression. My career was the "sensible" choice, but
Why bragging about not taking a day off is toxic:
โ It glorifies burnout culture
โ You're setting a harmful example
โ Rest is key to innovation
โ Balance leads to sustainable success
โ Take that break. Your future self will thank you
Dr. Sahar Yousef, a cognitive
I found a new AI tool everyone should checkout.
It's in beta and ๐ถ๐'๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐
You input text and it creates visuals:
โก๏ธ infographics
โก๏ธ diagrams
โก๏ธ flowcharts
โก๏ธ visuals for presentations
It's called
@napkin_ai
Example use
Introverts, you've probably been called a few of the same things as me over the years - aloof, antisocial, too quiet...
I like to view this "feedback" through a more positive lens:
๐ธ You are not antisocial, you just value meaningful connections.
๐ธ You are not aloof, you are
Day 37 of
#100DaysofNoCode
๐ฏ
Todayโs task: Brainstorming and ideation for my
#generalistworld
campaign
I've been bouncing ideas around with ChatGPT and after a few hours of back and forth it we produced this batsh*t mindmap together ๐
Needless to say, got a bit of refining
The best AI tool?
It's the one in the hands of a skilled user
It's not about which AI tool you use
It's about how well you use it
Focus on becoming a power user
Success = Your skills x AI capabilities
Look what arrived in the post!! ๐๐
@TheNoCodeCrew
Thank you Romain
@NoCode3000
๐
Inspirational and motivational list to live by โจ
Join here:
Day 38 of
#100DaysofNoCode
๐ฏ
Today I turned my brainstormed ideas into comprehensive campaign plan for the
#generalistworld
mission
Here's a quick overview of the plan๐
Building my MVP I could have used a platform I'm familiar with but I went for one with a steeper learning curve. Best decision ever.
I challenged myself and ended up picking up a new skill.
What's the most valuable lesson you've learned when building in public?
Share your
What I've learn by letting go of perfectionism:
When you aim to be 'perfect,' youโll procrastinate you're life away. But when youโre okay with 'good enough,' youโll end up with something great.
Take the pressure off! Ship your MVP today.
#buildinpublic
This weekend I'm taking part in the No-Code x AI Bootcamp Build Weekend ๐
#NoCodeXAI
Iโll be building an educational resource for complete newbies to AI and prompting and plan to use
@bubble
to build it
#buildinpublic
I was thinking about that Reid Hoffman quote: "If you aren't embarrassed by the first version of your product, you shipped too late.โ
It applies to posting content too. It's better to be embarrassed at your old content than to have never posted.
Cringing at your old content
Build a Product That Solves a Real Problem
How do you find problems to be solved?
The smartest people are the ones most willing to ask the dumb questions.
The correlation between high intelligence and the willingness to ask seemingly 'dumb' questions is actually logical when
The
#1
"secret" to side project success ๐
Struggling to make your side projects successful?
- The key is to learn by shipping ๐
- Embrace a fail-fast mentality of testing, iterating, and shipping
Prioritize:
โ lower-effort
โ quick wins
Learn -> Refine -> Deploy
This
With AI integrated into no-code tools, plus with the release of Claude's Artifacts, the barrier to entry for app development is lower than ever.
This is a game-changer for non-tech founders ๐๐๐
Things are about to get a whole lot more creative and innovative!
3 Soft Skills every school should teach:
1๏ธโฃ How to effectively stand up for yourself
2๏ธโฃ The art of asking for help
3๏ธโฃ How to say no and set boundaries
๐๐ก๐
3 Practical Skills every school should teach:
1๏ธโฃ How interest on credit cards work
2๏ธโฃ How to negotiate for a
Calling all my fellow entrepreneurial no-code and build-in-public friends ๐ข
Come join the BiP 3.0 community. A supportive space where we encourage you to share your journey and ask for help and feedback โจ
Pay it forward by sharing lessons, your wins and losses, by lifting
@CoinbaseSupport
hi can you assist with case ref
#16037998
? Iโm stuck in some insane hell level support loop. Your support team keep asking me do basic troubleshooting and keep repeatedly asking me to take the same steps and itโs going nowhere.
Day 6 of
#100DaysofNoCode
๐ฏ
@softr_io
was the platform that got me hooked on no-code
I love how user friendly and intuitive it felt for me. It allowed me to build at a pace that kept me engaged, at times it challenged me too, but just enough that it never frustrated me
This week I have been mostly using:
โ
@AnthropicAI
โs Sonnet 3.5
โ
@freepik
โs range of AI image tools
And also this little gem that I donโt see many people talking about:
โญ๏ธ
@DatabuttonHQ
It allows you to use natural language to build an app. Iโm talking front-end and
If you haven't already, embrace the freedom to define success and fulfillment on your own terms, break free from conventional societal expectations.
Just do you.
Day 12 of
#100DaysofNoCode
๐ฏ
Today I am combining the task with my first assistant built for Day 1 of the 15-Day Chipp Challenge using
@chippdotai
I built NeurodiversityFocus ๐A knowledgebase for management on best practices managing neurodiverse employees
No-Code x AI bootcamp kicked off yesterday, run by
@100schoolHQ
I can't recommend this bootcamp enough. I've attended twice and now I'm returning as Student Support ๐ฉโ๐ซ
Let's go cohort 11 ๐
The 4 Stages of No-Code Building:
1๏ธโฃ ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ: Drag. Drop. Pray. Delete. Repeat ๐
2๏ธโฃ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ: "I can Zap that!" (to everything in sight) ๐
3๏ธโฃ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฑ: Dropping "API" in conversations like it's NBD ๐
4๏ธโฃ ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ: Built my startup on my
Build weekend has officially kicked off
#NoCodeXAI
Today I will:
โ Finalize my database schema
โ Build the landing page in
#Bubble
โ Continue to share my progress
Burnout nearly cost me everything.
Last year, I was in denial.
I thought I could power through anything.
Eventually my body and mind said "enough."
I ended up in the hospital.
It was a wake-up call that forced me to re-evaluate everything.
Since then, self-care has become