New series walks readers with no coding background through building real, working apps for home, family history, community groups, creative work, and small business, using plain English instructions and free AI tools.
NEW YORK, NY: Dr. Patricia A. Farrell announced today the expansion of her bestselling-style beginner guide, "Vibe Coding for the Rest of Us," into a five-book series. Each book in the series teaches readers with no programming background how to describe, in plain English, the app they want, and have an AI tool build it for them, no coding required.
The method behind the series, known as "vibe coding," lets anyone with a web browser and an email address build real, working software by simply describing what they want. Readers do not write code, install complicated software, or need any technical training. They describe, review, and refine, the same way they would describe a request to a friend, until the tool matches what they need.
"You do not need a computer science degree to build something useful," said Dr. Farrell. "You just need a clear set of steps and the confidence to try. This series gives every kind of reader, whatever they care about most, that same simple method."
The five books in the series are:
1. Vibe Coding for the Rest of Us
A Step-by-Step Guide for Total Beginners Who Want AI to Build Real Apps for Real Life
Available now. Teaches readers to build six everyday apps: a budget tracker, a habit tracker, a family calendar and chore chart, a recipe box and meal planner, a gratitude journal, and a home inventory app.
2. Vibe Coding for Family Historians
Build Your Own Apps to Save, Search, and Share Your Family's Story
Coming soon. Guides genealogy hobbyists through building a family tree organizer, an ancestor story archive, a research log and source tracker, an oral history interview organizer, a family reunion planner, and a DNA match notes organizer.
3. Vibe Coding for Your Church, Club, or Group
Simple Apps Any Volunteer Can Build to Help Your Group Run Smoother
In development. Shows volunteers and group leaders how to build a volunteer sign-up sheet, a group directory, an event and potluck planner, an announcement tracker, and a fundraiser tracker.
4. Vibe Coding for Writers, Artists, and Makers
Build Simple Apps That Support Your Creative Life and Your Small Craft Business
In development. Helps creative people build a submission tracker, a portfolio page, a practice log, a craft inventory and order tracker, and a book club or critique group organizer.
5. Vibe Coding for Your Side Hustle or Small Business
Build the Simple Tools That Help a One-Person Business Run Itself
In development. Walks small business owners through building a client and appointment tracker, an invoice and estimate generator, an inventory tracker, a one-page business website, and a loyalty tracker.
Each book in the series uses lshort chapters, plain language with no technical jargon, and a matching set of appendices, including a glossary, a prompt reference card, a 30-day practice plan, worksheets, and a certificate of completion for readers who finish the book.
"Vibe Coding for the Rest of Us" is available now in paperback and ebook for for $3.99. Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/wt2zrab7 Release dates for the remaining four books in the series will be announced on Dr. Farrell's website and social media channels.
About the Author
Dr. Patricia A. Farrell is a licensed clinical psychologist and author who writes plain English guides that help everyday people use new technology with confidence. She believes anyone can learn to build simple tools for their own life, no matter their age, background, or technical experience.