This Website

Why Pumpkinspumpkinspumpkinsandmore.com ???

As a marketer, I love finding truly terrible branding. I call Sarah "Pumpkin," and during a long drive, I started imagining the worst possible brand name: "Pumpkins Pumpkins Pumpkins and More." For some reason, I got hyper-focused on this name.

So naturally, I bought the domain.

Vibe Coding - it's what the cool kids are doing

I built this website using "Vibe Coding" - a modern approach to web development that leverages AI tools and rapid prototyping. Here are some of the interesting tools and techniques I learned along the way:

Design & Planning

  • • Cursor AI - For intelligent code completion and project management
  • • v0.dev - AI-powered UI generation and prototyping
  • • ShadCN/UI - Beautiful, accessible component library
  • • Tailwind CSS - Utility-first styling framework
  • • Mermaid - For creating architectural diagrams

Development Tools

  • • Next.js 14 - React framework with App Router
  • • TypeScript - Type-safe JavaScript development
  • • Firebase - Backend services and authentication
  • • Vercel - Deployment and hosting platform
  • • Git & GitHub - Version control and collaboration

Key Learnings

  • • AI-Powered Development: Using AI tools like Claude and Gemini for code generation and review
  • • Component-First Design: Building reusable UI components from the start
  • • Rapid Prototyping: Quickly iterating on designs and functionality
  • • Modern Web Standards: Embracing the latest web technologies and best practices
  • • Security Best Practices: Implementing proper authentication and data protection

Technical Architecture

This website is built with a modern, scalable architecture:

  • • Frontend: Next.js with TypeScript and Tailwind CSS
  • • Backend: Firebase for authentication, database, and file storage
  • • Deployment: Vercel for seamless CI/CD and hosting
  • • AI Integration: Multiple AI services for enhanced functionality
  • • Performance: Optimized for speed and accessibility