2026 Edition
The Vibe Coding Checklist
Ship fast, ship right. A battle-tested checklist for AI-assisted development covering project setup, code quality, security hardening, testing, and deployment. Built from 4000+ prompts worth of lessons and the collective wisdom of r/vibecoding.
88 items • 8 stages
Stage 8 / 10 items
Post-Deployment & Maintenance
Shipping is just the beginning. Monitor, iterate, and keep your dependencies secure.
Set up uptime monitoring (Better Uptime, UptimeRobot)
Monitor error rates and response times
Implement proper logging for debugging production issues
Enable Dependabot or Renovate for dependency updates
Schedule regular security audits (monthly npm audit)
Configure automated database backups
Document your architecture for future you (or your replacement)
Set up a way to collect user feedback
Track key performance metrics for your product
Commit early, commit often