From Chat to VS Code: Somewhere Between Vibe Coding and AI-Assisted Coding What changes when you take AI out of the chat window and into VS Code? I recently completed a course from Brad Traversy at Traversy Media called Coding with AI. I was looking to move beyond chattin…

From Chat to VS Code: Somewhere Between Vibe Coding and AI-Assisted Coding

Same tools, different workflow… and it changes everything. 🤖

Thanks Traversy Media for the course that started the shift!

Check it out 👇

thebimsider.com/2026/04/15/c...

Got my 2 session in for Autodesk University 2026 with a day to spare (yes only 2 this year 😜)

If you haven't got yours in yet, there is still time, you have until EOD tomorrow April 7th, 2026

#AU2026 #AutodeskExpertElite #Dynamo #AI @forums.autodesk.com.web.brid.gy

Thanks again for sharing @tkunsman.bsky.social ,let you friend know I would be happy to hear any feedback

Ok that's just to cool, thanks @tkunsman.bsky.social 🚀

Curious? Give it a try or check out the code on
@github.com

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Just the Fields: A Simpler Way to Explore Large (and Messy) JSON Data Solving the mystery of your JSON, one field at a time. 🕵️. I have been doing a lot of work with JSON lately, which got me thinking. There has to be a better way to view all this data. Technically, …

Large JSON responses can feel like investigating a crime scene 🕵️

So I vibe coded a small open source tool called:
"Just the Fields"

Your JSON detective for exploring large datasets and focusing on the fields that actually matter

Case Closed!

Blog: thebimsider.com/2026/03/09/j...

Nice work, Gemini and Nano Banana Pro, on my "Christmas-ified" version of my profile pic :)

Episode 04-06: What About Hackathons In The Vibe Coding Era? YouTube video by Wrenches Gadgets & Hacks

🎙️Final episode of Series 4 is live. @thebimsider.bsky.social &
@johntpierson.jtp.fyi take a quick detour from vibe coding to talk hackathons, late nights, and how the game changed when AI rolled in.

Have a Listen on watch

youtu.be/-hcZ8qUmezo?...

#AI #VibeCoding #BIM #AECO #VDC #Hackathons

A taste of tomorrow’s #WGHPodcast the final episode of Series 4 and 2025.

"What About Hackathons In The Vibe Coding Era?"

@thebimsider.bsky.social & @johntpierson.jtp.fyi talk hackathon chaos, AI driven workflows, and why these events are more welcoming than ever.

Full episode drops tomorrow.

Episode E04-05: Vibe Coding - The Reality YouTube video by Wrenches Gadgets & Hacks

This week on #WGHpodcast @thebimsider.bsky.social & @johntpierson.jtp.fyi ride the vibe coding wave one last time as they dig into the reality of how it actually works once the hype settles. Catch the finale of the mini series.

youtu.be/NrgNAa6ezso?...

#AI #VibeCoding #BIM #AECO #VDC #TheReality

Vibe Coding: The Reality Vibe Coding, the “Reality” – Image by ChatGPT Somewhere between hype and habit Remember when vibe coding felt like magic? The thrill of fast wins, the rush of ideas turning into working code …

The final part of my Vibe Coding series is out!

After the Good & the Bad, we hit the messy middle: the Reality

"Vibe coding isn’t magic. It’s trusting the tool and mastering the craft"

thebimsider.com/2025/12/02/v...

PS: This one has a few tips and tricks.

#VibeCoding #AI #AECO #BIM #VDC

Episode 04-04: Vibe Coding – The Bad Welcome back to Wrenches, Gadgets & Hacks! This is the fourth episode of Series 4, The Great Unknown, and we’re riding the AI wave known as vibe coding. But as this episode prove…

Vibe coding sounded fun... until the API bill hit. 💸

#WGHPocast E04-04 out now! Catch Vibe Coding: The Bad

The episode where AI confidence meets human frustration.

🎧 wghfeed.com/2025/11/25/e...

#AI #Coding #VibeCoding

Vibe Coding: The Bad Vibe Coding, the “Bad” – Image by ChatGPT When the Vibes Wear Off Remember the end of The Good? That pure buzz when code just vibes, ideas flying faster than your fingers while your AI buddy …

Part 2 of my 3 part Vibe Coding series is live.
This one digs into the frustration and the dark side that can show up when the vibes turn on you.
Learn about “The Bad” 👇

thebimsider.com/2025/11/25/v...

Companion @wghfeed.bsky.social podcast out tomorrow Nov. 26

#VibeCoding #AI #AECO #BIM #VDC

Episode 04-03: Vibe Coding – The Good Welcome back to Wrenches, Gadgets & Hacks! This is the third episode of Series 4, The Great Unknown, and we’re riding the AI wave known as vibe coding. In this one, it’s all good…

New episode of #WGHPodcast!

We’re talking about “The Good” side of Vibe Coding, the early wins, fast feedback, and the rush of building your own app with AI.

From Gemini to Cursor, Copilot to Claude, it’s all in the mix.

Listen now 🎧 👇

wghfeed.com/2025/11/18/e...

#AI #VibeCoding

Vibe Coding: The Good Vibe Coding, the “Good” – Image by ChatGPT The rush of getting code to vibe Remember your first hackathon? That wild, caffeine-fueled moment when code actually worked on the first…

Part one of my three-part Vibe Coding series is live.
This one covers the early wins and the fun side of getting code to vibe.

Learn about “The Good” 👇

thebimsider.com/2025/11/18/v...

Watch for the companion podcast on @wghfeed.bsky.social tomorrow (Nov. 19th)

#VibeCoding #AI #AECO #BIM #VDC

Episode 04-02: What Is Vibe Coding? - Wrenches Gadgets & Hacks Welcome to the second episode of Series 4 of Wrenches, Gadgets & Hacks! Yes, it's been a minute, but we’re back with five great episodes to finish out the series, The Great Unknown, as we continue...

In this week's #WGHpodcast episode, @thebimsider.bsky.social & @johntpierson.jtp.fyi talk all things Vibe coding!

Listen on your favorite podcast app or click link below:👇
www.buzzsprout.com/2315518/epis...

Don't forget to check out all the show notes👇
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#AI #VibeCoding

We're Back!

New Episode drops on Wednesday (Nov. 12th)

#AI #VibeCoding #WGHpodcast

Today 's the last day of the @dbianational.bsky.social #DBIACON still time to come by the Newforma Booth 432 say hi 👋 and find out how Newforma can help with your AECO workflows

Why not try your luck at our claw machine while you are there, it's Vegas after all 🏗️🍀😁

#BIM #AECO #PIM #VDC

It's day 2 of the @dbianational.bsky.social #DBIACON if you are here in Vegas why not swing by the Newforma Booth (432) to say hi 👋 and ask us about what's new with the Newforma!

And while you are here might as well try your hand at the Claw Machine🏗️

#BIM #VDC #AECO #PIM

Had a blast at #VDCLEx with Brian Skripac

Now its Day 1 of @dbianational.bsky.social #DBIACON

lots of great insights already 🤯

If you’re in Vegas, swing by the @NewformaInc booth 432, in the Expo to chat about what’s new with Newforma & try our clash machine! 🏗️

#BIM #PIM #VDC #AECO

Attending the DBIA 2025 Design-Build Conference & Expo next week in Vegas? Me too! Swing by the Newforma booth in the Expo to say hi 👋 If you’re heading there a day early for the pre-conference event #VDCLEx me too! Another great place to catch up and chat about all things VDC.

#BIM #VDC #PIM

Day 2 of @procore.bsky.social #Groundbreak2025 is underway!
If you’re walking around the Expo Hall, swing by the Newforma booth 333 & say hi 👋 Ask us about all the cool things happening with the New Newforma & how we can help with your Procore workflows

#BIM #AECO #VDC #PIM #GBK25

Day 1 @procore.bsky.social Technologies #Groundbreak2025 has kicked off! If you are her in Houston swing by the Newforma Booth 333 and say hi 👋and ask us what's new with Newforma and how we can integrate with your Procore workflows.

#BIM #AECO #VDC #PIM #GBK25

It sure is

Look what Amazon just dropped off!

Weekend reading sorted 📙 Thanks for making and sharing such awesome content,
@jasonkunkel.bsky.social !

#BIM #Revit #Art #Comics

P.S. A quick search on Amazon and you too can have your own copy 😉

Here Boy! Meet DynaFetch for Dynamo 3.0 Who’s a good boy? DynaFetch always brings back the data you need. 🐕 For about a month leading up to #AU2025, I’ve been “Vide Coding” with my coding “bestie” Claude (from Ant…

DynaFetch started as an idea, turned into a project, and now it’s a story worth sharing. My new blog post "Here Boy! Meet DynaFetch for Dynamo 3.0" is live. It’s a mix of Dynamo, APIs, AI, and a dash of Ron Swanson.

👉 thebimsider.com/2025/09/23/d...

#AI #BIM #Dynamo #AECO #API #Data

Another one for the collection. Good thing I reinforced the hooks after the last conference 😜.

#AU2025 was all about sharing, laughing, "refreshments", claw machine showdowns at the Newforma Booth, and yes... a little robot dancing 🤖.

Time to recharge for #AU2026. Vegas, Baby, Vegas!

Yup

Another #AU is in the books 📚 Expert Elite Summit ✔️ Nashville hat 🤠 Booth life + claw machine 🕹️ BIM friends old & new. Helping in Marcello’s labs (of course repeated) 🙌 Shoutout to my lab partner in crime John Pierson & Vegas 2026… here we come! 🎲

#AU2025 #AU2026 #BIM #AECO #PIM #EE #ExpertElite

This is it—the final day of #AU2025! But there’s still time to stop by the Newforma Booth (405) to learn what’s new in Newforma Konekt, share something cool you’ve learned, or just say hi 👋 and try your luck at the Claw Machine 🏗️.

#BIM #AECO #PIM #VDC