Intro to Vibe Coding with Online Website/App Builders

This interactive meetup will introduce the fundamentals of building websites and web apps using website builders, focusing on a live demonstration with EasySite.ai. Whether you’re a beginner or want to expand your toolkit, join us to explore practical use cases and discuss how online tools are revolutionizing web creation.

## Tentative Agenda

## 1. Welcome & Introduction (5 minutes)

• Brief overview of the Vibe Coding Circle and event goals
• Quick participant introductions

## 2. Popular Website Builders (10 minutes)

• Overview of leading online builders (Lovable, Bolt.New, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, EasySite.ai, Shopify)
• Key differentiators and pricing models

## 3. Building a Website vs. a Web Application (10 minutes)

• Core differences: purpose, interactivity, and scalability
• Scenarios where each is preferable

## 4. Popular Use Cases (10 minutes)

• Personal portfolio, business site, online store, non-profit landing page, event page

## 5. Lifecycle Features of Website Builders (15 minutes)

• Design: Style and Layout selection, editing
• Build: Adding pages, content, media
• Revise: Realtime edits, version control
• Deploy/Host: One-click publishing, hosting details
• Integrations: Plug-ins, contact forms, analytics, payment gateways

## 6. Online Website Builders vs. Local Development IDEs (10 minutes)

• Online Builders:
• No setup required, instant preview, team collaboration, automatic hosting
• Limitations with advanced customization
• Local IDEs:
• Full access to code, flexible frameworks, complex app development
• Requires setup, manual deployment, higher technical barrier

## 7. Live Demo: EasySite.ai (20 minutes)

• Step-by-step creation of a functional site using AI-powered tools
• Showcasing fast deployment and integration of standard features

## 8. Q&A and Open Discussion (10-15 minutes)

• Audience questions
• Sharing additional resources and next steps

## 9. Closing Remarks (5 minutes)

• Thank you, event feedback, announcement of next meetup