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CEO Clearly Innovative - web/mobile developer | #entrepreneurship #tutorials #vuejs #reactjs #reactnative YouTube - http://bit.ly/aks-youtube

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aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · 5d

This will be quick and painless and could have a big upside for you

#mvp #vibecode #founder #entrepreneur

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · 14d

I’m planning support for builders using tools like Replit, Bolt, Lovable, Anything, Cursor, Expo, Capacitor and Firebase/Supabase to ship web and mobile ideas faster.

Before I lock anything in, I’d love your input. This 2‑minute survey will shape next steps

forms.gle/ukeoX8XCz1HA...

Clearly Innovative Learning Circle Survey

I’m planning support for builders using tools like Replit, Bolt, Lovable, Cursor, Expo, and Firebase/Supabase to ship web and mobile ideas faster. Before I lock anything in, I’d love your input. This ...

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · 5d

Expo Router’s latest release introduces Stack.Protected, a powerful, declarative way to handle route protection and role-based access in your Expo and React Native apps.

It makes it SO SIMPLE

youtu.be/XzsQIOgKt9s?...

#mobileapps #reactnative #expo #programming

Simplifying Auth and Role-Based Routing with Stack.Protected in Expo Router

YouTube video by Aaron Saunders

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · 11d

🚨 The #1 Mistake That Kills Startups (From a Developer's POV)

Building the entire product before proving anyone wants it.

youtube.com/shorts/Pg51Z...

#developer #vibecoding #startups

🚨 The #1 Mistake That Kills Startups (From a Developer's POV)

YouTube video by Aaron Saunders

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · 14d

I’m planning support for builders using tools like Replit, Bolt, Lovable, Anything, Cursor, Expo, Capacitor and Firebase/Supabase to ship web and mobile ideas faster.

Before I lock anything in, I’d love your input. This 2‑minute survey will shape next steps

forms.gle/ukeoX8XCz1HA...

Clearly Innovative Learning Circle Survey

I’m planning support for builders using tools like Replit, Bolt, Lovable, Cursor, Expo, and Firebase/Supabase to ship web and mobile ideas faster. Before I lock anything in, I’d love your input. This ...

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · 14d

There's a lot of chatter in developer forums about the "frustrating" $25/month fee for AI coding tools. Users feel the burn of token usage and get annoyed when the generated code isn't perfect. But are we missing the bigger picture?

youtube.com/shorts/QrJL5...

#ai #programming #lovable #bolt

Is $25/Month for AI Coding Tools a Rip-Off? (A New Perspective)

YouTube video by Aaron Saunders

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · 15d

Every week, new “AI projects” pop up — sleek demos, fast prototypes, and beautifully designed weekend builds.

But here’s the question: Are you building a project, or are you building a product?

www.clearlyinnovative.com/post/from-vi...

#productdevelopment #ai #vibecoding #founder #entrepreneur

From Vibe Code to Product Launch: How to Turn AI Projects into Revenue-Generating Products

Every week, new “AI projects” pop up — sleek demos, fast prototypes, and beautifully designed weekend builds.But here’s the question that separates successful founders from hobbyists:Are you building ...

www.clearlyinnovative.com

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · 15d

I put Lovable.dev to the test to create a mobile to-do app with @supabase.com and role based access control

Here's the unfiltered process of building, debugging,deploying to iOS & Android.

🎞️ youtu.be/gfDpr3s4syQ

#AI #AppDevelopment #Loveable #Ionic #CapacitorJS #Supabase #LowCode #DeveloperTools

I Had AI Build My Mobile App With Lovable.dev - Here's The Brutal Truth

YouTube video by Aaron Saunders

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · 18d

Next up on my list of #aitools to play around with is #Anything, it checks some boxes already
- database
- functions
- auth
- stripe
- hosting
- storage
- web and mobile

My referral link 🙏🏾, I get credits 💰
👉🏾 createanything.com/invite/86s5h...

🌐 www.createanything.com

#ai #devtools #vibecoding

a man is typing on a keyboard in front of a computer monitor that says ' kernel ' on the screen

ALT: a man is typing on a keyboard in front of a computer monitor that says ' kernel ' on the screen

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aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · 19d

Built a full-stack React Native app with Bolt V2 AI in 34 minutes 🚀

🪲Real debugging included (no perfect demo BS)

💻React Native + Supabase + authentic struggles

youtu.be/EWjEw5Thi_s?...

@supabase.com @bolt.new

I Built a Full-Stack React Native App with Bolt V2 AI (Real-Time Build + Debugging)

YouTube video by Aaron Saunders

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · 20d

We just refreshed our services for 2025: faster cycles, validation-first, AI‑assisted engineering.

Why it matters: fewer false starts, tighter feedback loops, higher quality per sprint.

www.clearlyinnovative.com

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · 21d

The AI dev tool space is evolving fast. Lovable.dev and Bolt.new are now leaning into hosting, domains, and databases—catching up to one of Replit’s early strengths.

- Tighter database integration
- Smoother hosting and domain workflows
- Growing AI API integration

youtube.com/shorts/sULiM...

The Future of AI Assisted Development is NOW

YouTube video by Aaron Saunders

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · 22d

Wanting to get TanStack Start running on mobile with Capacitor? 🚀

Why?? To have a fullstack mobile development experience 🔥

This quick guide shows you the few quick config changes that makes it work

youtu.be/H84he9ijMfc

@tanstack.com @ionic.io #webdevelopment #mobiledevelopment

I Tried TANSTACK with Capacitor for Mobile and Here's What Happened

YouTube video by Aaron Saunders

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · 24d

My AI coding assistant was going in circles on a bug, giving me generic fixes over and over. Sound familiar? I finally figured out why, and how to unblock it instantly!

youtube.com/shorts/UsUa7...

#vibecoding #aitools #nocode #AI #developerLife

Stuck, AI Prompt Not Working?: What I Discovered

YouTube video by Aaron Saunders

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · 27d

What’s your #1 tip for staying sharp in your career? 👇

youtube.com/shorts/7Fa1l...

My Secret to Staying Relevant After 40 Years in Software Development

YouTube video by Aaron Saunders

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · 27d

40 years in tech… and I feel like I’m just getting started. 😉

The secret to staying relevant isn’t about knowing it all. It’s about knowing what truly matters. While technologies change, the core principles of great software engineering are timeless.

My Secret to Staying Relevant After 40 Years in Software Development

YouTube video by Aaron Saunders

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · 29d

Build a real-time, ChatGPT-style mobile app from ZERO. 🤯

a new video showing you how to combine @vuejs.org , @convex.dev , #OpenAI, and @ionic.io Capacitor to create a full-stack, real-time AI chat application

youtu.be/uW9aVhEiRC4

#AI #Coding #Developer #Vue #JavaScript #Tutorial #mobileApp

How To Create A ChatGPT Mobile App Using Vue, Convex and Capacitor

YouTube video by Aaron Saunders

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · Sep 18

Real-time AI chat streaming word-by-word. Web + mobile. Zero servers. Built with Vue + Convex + OpenAI + Capacitor.

Full build drops soon—subscribe for the step-by-step.

youtube.com/shorts/EtI8o...

#convex #vuejs #capacitor #mobileApp #OpenAI

Building Real-Time AI Chat Apps Made EASY with Vue and Convex (Preview)

YouTube video by Aaron Saunders

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · Sep 16

🚀 Automate anything with @payload.dev CMS!

In my new tutorial, I walk thru building a crypto price tracker using jobs queue for scheduled background tasks, fetch API data and trigger alerts.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=obCR...

#PayloadCMS #NodeJS #TypeScript #HeadlessCMS #WebDev #CodingTutorial

Easy Task Automation with Payload CMS: Building a Crypto Price Tracker with the Jobs Queue

YouTube video by Aaron Saunders

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aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · Sep 12

Stop building auth from scratch. 🛑

My new tutorial shows you how to integrate @clerk.com into your @vuejs.org & @ionic.io Capacitor mobile app for a complete, production-ready auth solution.

Watch the full guide 👇
youtu.be/EBGPINHP_xs?...

#VueJS #Capacitor #Clerk #Authentication #MobileDev #ionic

Stop Building Auth From Scratch! The ULTIMATE Guide to Clerk in Vue.js & Capacitor

YouTube video by Aaron Saunders

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · Sep 10

I put together this quick preview of a video I am working on to show you how to use Payload's jobs, queues, and tasks to offload that work. A simple currency tracker that runs in background, keeping the app fast and responsive.

youtu.be/wmEm-OCiHXw?... @payload.dev #webdev #CMS #nextjs #javascript

[Preview] A Practical Guide to Payload CMS Jobs, Queues & Tasks

YouTube video by Aaron Saunders

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · Sep 9

Reddit asked if you could turn a replit project into a mobile app.

Challenge accepted. In this video, I show you how I connected Replit Agent project to @ionic.io Capacitor to build a full-stack mobile app with JWT auth.

youtu.be/dcsWI97PDZE?...

#replit #mobileapp #javascript #ionic #nocode

Can Replit Agent and Capacitor Really Help You Build a Mobile App Fast? YES!!

YouTube video by Aaron Saunders

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · Sep 8

what is best way to make this happen 👍

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · Sep 8

Struggling with Clerk Auth in Ionic Capacitor Mobile App? I feel your pain.

After hours of debugging cookies & native configs, I finally cracked it. Works for headless AND components.

Full tutorial & template coming soon youtube.com/shorts/xv6TY...

@clerk.com @ionic.io #vue #javascript

Capacitor + Clerk Auth: FINALLY Solved!

YouTube video by Aaron Saunders

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · Sep 8

The promise of AI software engineers is no longer a distant dream.Two of the most compelling players in this space are Replit Agent and Lovable.dev.

I shared some thoughts on pricing of the two when launching an MVP or prototype

dev.to/aaronksaunde...

#vibecoding #nocode #aitools

The True Cost of an AI Engineer: A Deep Dive into Replit Agent vs. Lovable.dev

The promise of AI software engineers is no longer a distant dream; it's a practical reality. Two of...

aaronksaunders.bsky.social @aaronksaunders.bsky.social · Sep 5

I hacked the official @convex.dev auth (built for React) to work with my #VueJS & #CapacitorJS mobile app.

It was a deep rabbit hole, but the result is a fully-synced, cross-platform app with official authentication.

Full journey and source code here:
youtu.be/bob0RHRR_xQ?...

From React to Vue: How I Hacked Convex Auth for My Cross-Platform Mobile App

YouTube video by Aaron Saunders