🌊 December Vibe-a-Thon Recap

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our recent ctrl+alt+create live: Virtual Vibe-a-Thon! Whether you were watching live or catching up after the fact, it was an incredible night of creativity, community, and “vibe coding.”

There’s still time to create / submit your entry for the gift card giveaway (with the event’s “SHARK” somehow infused).

📺 Missed the virtual event? Watch the replay here:

🧠 What We Learned: The Power of the AI IDE

Our guest, Dan Clem, gave us a masterclass on Cursor, the AI-powered IDE that’s changing how we build software locally. Here are the highlights:

• Planning Mode vs. Execution: We learned that the “pro move” is getting Cursor to create an architecture or PRD (Product Requirement Document) first. This “context engineering” drastically reduces the likelihood of misdirection.

• The Agent Experience: Cursor’s Agent mode can run terminal commands, create file structures, and debug in real-time.

• “Tab Tab” Magic: We saw Cursor’s autocomplete in action, which can suggest entire functions based on your intent.

• Vibe Coding is for Everyone: You don’t need a CS degree to bring an idea to life.

🦈 The Keyword of the Night: SHARK

We challenged everyone to build something—anything—around this keyword. We saw everything from a “Shark Mood Tracker” to a high-intensity “Shark Typing Game” (shoutout to Matt Evans for that one).

📝 Yes, There’s Still Time to Create & Submit Your Entry!

Did you vibe code something during the stream or immediately after (including RIGHT NOW)? We want to see it! Submit your link and your thoughts in our feedback form to be eligible for our surprise giveaway.

🕹️ What Will You Make with “SHARK?”

I was able to re-create a video game that I used to play on the Xbox all the time. Well, Fish Frenzy is close enough - and, yes, you have to avoid the SHARK!

📍 Save the Date: Our Next In-Person Event!

We are taking the vibes back to the real world! Our next event is scheduled for January 17th, 2026 in Seattle.

• Where: Foundations

• When: January 17, 2026

• What: In-person workshopping, networking, and live creation.

We can’t wait to see what you create next (and, yes, we’re always looking for sponsors). See you IRL again soon!

Yours Digitally,

Chris Pirillo