Build Fast, Fail Fast” was never meant to justify shipping low-quality products. The phrase doesn’t dismiss quality, it leaves it open-ended. Yet, many of us take it literally, rallying behind speed at the expense of quality. Maybe it’s time we looked at it from a different perspective.

I explored vibe coding through a real project using Lovable.dev and Cursor. While AI tools offer speed, they don’t replace understanding. This post breaks down where things worked, where they didn’t, and why having context over code—and writing intentional prompts—matters more than ever. Vibe smart, not blindly.