Blog•Apr 2, 2026
What Vibe Coding Looks Like when You Have a Mortgage to Pay
Paul Thomas, a learning‑development veteran, used Claude Code to build Co.llab, an AI‑powered e‑learning authoring tool, despite having no coding background. Over six weeks he produced a 17,000‑line desktop application, managed by five AI agents acting as a virtual development team. The project’s LinkedIn reveal sparked 40,000 impressions, new subscribers, and early interest from learning leaders and investors. He plans a public beta launch in June 2026, highlighting the real‑world challenges of “vibe coding.”
