Nick Martin's Vibe Coder Manifesto
"A declaration of who I am, what I stand for, and how I will dedicate the next year to mastering AI-powered development while building in public."
Part I: My Foundation
Core Beliefs
- Strong body → Strong mind → Strong heart - physical strength is the foundation for mental resilience and emotional courage
- Teaching is the best form of learning and sharing knowledge creates exponential value for everyone
- My worldview is shaped by the understanding that decentralized, open systems (like crypto) represent the future of human interaction and freedom
- At my core, I know that AI is fundamentally changing how we create and that embracing this change early positions me at the forefront of innovation
- I believe in building in public because transparency accelerates learning and creates authentic connections
- I trust that consistent daily action compounds into extraordinary results over time
- I embrace being an experimentalist - learning through rapid iteration rather than analysis paralysis, treating every app as a hypothesis to test, and viewing failures as valuable data points rather than defeats
Values & Principles
My top 5 values are:
- Authenticity - Building and sharing genuinely, without fake hype or misleading claims
- Consistency - Showing up daily with discipline, especially when motivation wanes
- Experimentation - Testing ideas rapidly and treating failures as valuable learning data
- Value Creation - Everything I build must genuinely help or serve others
- Long-term Thinking - Prioritizing sustainable progress over quick wins
I will always:
- Document my journey honestly, including failures and setbacks
- Commit to daily progress, even if it's just 30 minutes of focused work
- Prioritize physical fitness as the foundation for everything else
- Share knowledge and help other aspiring vibe coders
- Build with integrity and genuine value for users
- Treat each app as an experiment and measure results objectively
- Ship quickly to gather real user feedback rather than perfect in isolation
I will never:
- Compromise my health for short-term project gains
- Overpromise and underdeliver to my audience
- Skip my fitness routine for more than two consecutive days
- Create apps or content without genuine value
- Give up on this commitment before the full 12 months
Personal Standards
In my relationships, I will:
- Be genuinely present when engaging with my audience and community
- Respond to comments and questions with thoughtfulness and care
- Share both successes and struggles to maintain authentic connection
In my work, I will:
- Approach each project with curiosity and experimental enthusiasm
- Maintain high standards for user experience, even in MVP launches
- Document everything for the benefit of future vibe coders
- Treat every failure as valuable content and learning material
In challenges, I will:
- Return to my physical fitness routine to rebuild mental strength
- Remember that consistency matters more than perfection
- Lean on my community and share obstacles openly
- Focus on progress, not just outcomes