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Short, plain explanations of how things fit together. One idea per post, usually with a diagram.
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Why we teach with maps first
Most courses hand you pieces one at a time and hope they add up. DotSkills shows you the whole map first. Here's why.
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What vibe coding actually is, in one diagram
Vibe coding means describing what you want in plain words and letting AI write the code. Here's the whole loop in one picture, station by station.
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What an AI model actually is, in plain words
An AI model writes one likely next piece of text at a time. Knowing that one fact changes how you use every AI app.
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Why small prompts beat one giant prompt
One enormous prompt feels efficient. A loop of small ones works better. Here's why, with an example.
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Why every lesson ends with a check you have to pass
Eight questions, six to pass, before the next lesson opens. It can feel strict for a free course. Here's the thinking behind it.
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How to tell if your idea solves a real problem
Before you build anything, check that the problem is real. Workarounds, three scores, five to ten conversations and one small test.
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