Building with AI Tools: How I Ship Faster with Bolt.new, v0.dev, and More
AI isn’t a replacement—it’s a multiplier. Here’s my workflow with Bolt.new, v0.dev, and custom code to go from idea to product in hours, not weeks.
The future of building is collaborative—humans and AI working together. I don’t expect tools to replace me; I expect them to amplify me. When used well, AI removes friction, compresses iteration cycles, and frees me to focus on product taste.
My workflow pairs rapid prototyping with deliberate refinement so the final output feels crafted, not generated.
From Idea to Prototype
I start with Bolt.new to quickly scaffold structure and rough layouts. It’s perfect for validating architecture, routing, and early component shapes.
Next, I move into v0.dev to shape a real app. This is where I refine interactions, improve accessibility, and add integrations like email, storage, and auth. I keep performance and DX tight, using the App Router, server actions, and a clean component system.
Where AI Helps (And Where It Doesn’t)
AI is amazing at repetitive tasks: boilerplate, refactors, content scaffolds, and mechanical conversions. It’s not a substitute for product judgment. I lean on taste for typography, spacing, motion, and narrative—things that require human context.
The trick is to keep the human in the loop: accept, edit, and iterate. AI proposes; I compose.
My Stack as a Vibe Coder
• Bolt.new for quick prototypes and component exploration.
• v0.dev for building full-stack Next.js apps with first-class DX.
• Custom CSS and utilities for the final polish that sets a brand apart.
• Lightweight analytics and performance budgets to keep things fast.
The Result
What used to take weeks now takes hours or days. I can ship more ideas, test them in the real world, and keep what works. AI doesn’t take creativity away—it gives me more room to use it where it counts.