About this episode
What happens when you hand a 13-year-old an AI coding tool and zero instructions? In this special episode, Paddy hosts his son Arjan for a hands-on look at vibe coding — the AI-powered approach to building software using nothing but natural language prompts.Together they walk through Dolphin Quest, the fully functioning 3D game Arjan built using Replit Agent in roughly a week — complete with combat mechanics, an in-game economy, AI-generated dolphin artwork, multiple worlds, achievements, and boss battles. No coding experience required.Whether you're a product manager, business analyst, developer, or just curious about AI, this episode shows what's possible when you combine human creativity with the latest AI tools.What vibe coding is and why it's gone mainstream in 2026Live demo of Dolphin Quest — a 3D game built entirely by a teenager using AIHow Replit Agent plans, builds, tests, and debugs its own codeThe prompting techniques that worked (and the mistakes to avoid)Why creativity and domain knowledge matter more than coding skillsPractical tips for anyone wanting to start vibe coding todayTimestamps00:00 Introducing Arjun and Vibe Coding02:35 What Makes a Great Game03:31 Early Creativity and Dolphin Obsession06:30 The Vibe Coding Experiment Setup08:53 Tool Choice and Prompting Tips14:35 Dolphin Quest Demo Begins16:21 Worlds, Chests, and AI Dolphins18:22 Submarine Speed and Cheats Testing21:18 Achievements and Boss Combat26:21 Build Time and No-Code Reality30:06 Refinements and Vibe Coding Advice31:47 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.Host: Paddy DhandaPaddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.Contact Paddy: paddy@superpowers.schoolSubscribe to my newsletter:👉 Newsletter: https://www.superpowers.school/subscribe Get full access to Product Powers at www.superpowers.school/subscribe
