Helping Vibe Coders Go from Roadblocks to Results
Client: Vibe (a creative productivity app)
Platform: iOS (Swift, Xcode, Cursor IDE)
Services Provided: Debugging, Expert Consultation, Feature Development, Integration Support
The Challenge
The Vibe team was building their iOS app using Cursor, an AI-powered code editor. However, they hit a roadblock: the code wouldn't compile.
A straightforward setup had turned into a frustrating time sink.
• Multiple build errors were blocking progress
• Incorrect framework imports, misconfigured Xcode build settings, and other basic (but hard-to-spot) issues were the root cause
• Despite spending hours trying to fix them, their developer couldn't get past the errors
This was not a complex architectural failure—these were issues that an experienced iOS engineer could catch immediately. They just didn't have one on hand.
Our Intervention
That's when the Vibe team reached out to us.
• Our iOS expert jumped on a real-time debugging call
• Within minutes, the errors were identified and fixed
• The project compiled successfully for the first time
• We also walked the client through the root causes, so they understood what went wrong
Evolving the Engagement
Impressed with how fast things turned around, the client asked for hourly consultancy support moving forward. Whenever they got stuck, they'd ping us—and we'd jump in to resolve issues or provide direction.
The collaboration deepened:
• We took ownership of adding new features to the app
• Implemented Stripe for in-app purchases
• Integrated Spotify, Sign in with Apple, and Google Login
• Helped architect scalable, clean feature code and flows within Cursor
The Outcome
• The app is now on a stable development path
• The client is confident building with Cursor—knowing an expert is just a message away
• We've become a trusted partner for both technical problem solving and feature development
A Perfect Combo
This partnership has proven that:
• A fast, knowledgeable expert on-call can multiply the speed, quality, and confidence of any product team.
• The Vibe team now moves forward at full pace—confident in their direction and supported by reliable engineering backup.
Key Takeaways
• Debugging expertise saved hours (if not days) of frustration
• Real-time help accelerates solo/founder-led teams
• Deepening trust led to long-term collaboration and ownership of core features
• Supporting AI-assisted coding tools like Cursor with real human expertise creates an unbeatable combo.