Getting Started with Flask Vibe

Welcome to Flask Vibe! This tutorial will introduce you to our philosophy and help you understand why simplicity wins in the age of AI coding.

Why Flask Vibe?

In 2026, AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and Copilot have changed how we build software. But here's the catch: AI works better with simple, transparent code.

The Problem with Modern Frameworks

• React/Next.js: Complex build tools, hooks, context, SSR confusion
• ORMs (SQLAlchemy, Prisma): Hidden queries, magic methods, debugging hell
• TypeScript: Type gymnastics that AI misinterprets

The Flask Vibe Solution

# This is a complete Flask route
from flask import Flask, render_template
from utils.db import get_db

app = Flask(__name__)

@app.route("/")
def home():
    with get_db() as conn:
        with conn.cursor() as cur:
            cur.execute("SELECT * FROM posts ORDER BY created_at DESC LIMIT 5")
            posts = cur.fetchall()
    return render_template("home.html", posts=posts)

What you see is what you get. No magic, no hidden layers, no build step.

Core Principles

1. Simplicity Over Complexity: Choose readable over clever
2. Performance Over Convenience: Raw SQL beats ORM magic
3. Transparency Over Magic: View source shows real HTML
4. AI-Friendly: Simple code = reliable AI generation

Next Steps

• Read the Manifesto to understand our philosophy
• Follow the Flask + PostgreSQL CRUD tutorial
• Learn AI-Friendly Coding Patterns

Welcome to the movement. Let's build apps we can understand.