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Grace and Truth
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I build open-source, privacy-focused apps for anyone whose data is not for sale. I use AI tools to write the code, but do not include surveillance or invasive permissions. My apps are designed to work across platforms, making the switch to Linux phones easier when they're more available. (I'm a beginner in this, learning as I go. I'll start with publishing Flutter apps on Codeberg and Zapstore.)
So grateful for our King, willing to be born into our mess and set us free. He is worthy! image
@Maple AI to the rescue. With Claude taken away, at least for now, I'm continuing my project with Maple's coding model. It's not as good, particularly in terms of ability to share the existing codebase or see a lot at once, so it introduces more errors. It processes more slowly, and it's not as conversational - it's quick to start writing code before it has enough context. But it's good enough to build on the foundation I had, and let me continue making progress. I like the privacy, and the reduced likelihood of my account being deleted for unknown reasons. If I get Claude back, I'll use it to clean up what I'm building now and get it back on track. But if I don't, I think with some experienced human input, Maple just might be enough to get me there. Good work, Maple team! #vibecoding #MapleAI
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Grace and Truth 2 months ago
The network effect works for protocols, tools of communication, like telephone, fax, internet, email, VoIP, Nostr, even languages themselves. It's a sneaky mistake to put a platform like Facebook in that category. It can be and is used for communication, but it's a service provided and controlled by a single company.
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Grace and Truth 2 months ago
Got my first major pause in my project - Claude/Anthropic closed my account and refunded my payment. I haven't heard back yet on why or if they might reconsider. So I don't have access to the chat history, except in my memory. Even if they don't reinstate it, I'm off to an excellent start. I'm understanding more and more as I go, and would love to be working with something more private. @Maple AI has some coding models, just with much less ability to look at the overall project at once. I have HTML UI mockups of the screens I want and a robust architecture started in Flutter, using VS Code. Next is connecting in and building a #SQLite database to support it all. My understanding is #Shakespeare is for building website, not apps. If anyone has wisdom to share, I'm open! #vibecoding
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Grace and Truth 2 months ago
I learned today Windows has an option to not let you "accidentally" hit the same key twice in a row. For users who never need to spell words with double letters, apparently. 🤷‍♀️
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Grace and Truth 2 months ago
Inspired by folks here, after learning what I could about how to get started, I've been vibecoding this week! They say to start simple. I'm not... I'm building a powerful app I've wished existed for a long time, and have wanted to build before. I'm working on it piece by piece, starting with UI/UX, keeping the eventual backend functionality in mind. I understand databases and do a lot with software, but I've never written code or built my own tools before. We'll see how far I can get! If I get there, my goal is to share it on @Zapstore (and tell friends that's where they can get it)! If I really get stuck, pausing this project and working on one of my simpler ideas is always an option. I've been inspired watching @Tim build all kinds of things, @Derek Ross show people what's possible, and @Paul's helpful video showing how some of it works... Thank you! #vibecoding #claude #ai