Why We're Building
OneWave Vibe Quest
Because non-technical users are getting frustrated and discouraged by AI IDEs like Replit and Lovable that steal money building apps that never actually finish.
Why Non-Technical Users Are Getting Burned
Real experiences from users who thought Replit and Lovable would help them build apps, but got frustrated and discouraged instead
Massive Resource Drain
Non-technical users burning through time and money before realizing it's not the solution...
r/replit • u/Slow-Marionberry-842View on Reddit →“I got charged $400 in one day on Replit trying to build a simple app — the AI agent kept failing and I kept paying for broken attempts.”
r/lovable • u/Lumpy-Flan9484View on Reddit →“Lovable promised I could build my app idea, but after $200+ and weeks of frustration, I realized their AI can't handle complex builds. It's just burning money on incomplete projects.”
Incomplete Projects & False Hope
AI agents promising to build complex apps but delivering broken, unfinished projects...
r/replit • u/Miserable_Service610View on Reddit →“Replit's AI agent is incapable of complex builds — it starts strong but breaks down when you need real functionality. You're paying for demos, not actual apps.”
r/lovable • u/NonTechFounderView on Reddit →“Spent months on Lovable thinking I was building my startup MVP, but the AI can't finish anything complex. I realized I was just paying for an expensive toy, not a real development solution.”
Vendor Lock-in Trap
Your skills become platform-dependent...
r/webdev • u/EscapedFromV0View on Reddit →“Spent 6 months on V0. Now I can't code without it. I've forgotten how to actually program.”
r/nocode • u/NonTechEntrepreneurView on Reddit →“Spent 6 months thinking I was learning to build apps with Replit, but I was just learning their platform, not real development skills. Now I'm trapped and can't build anything outside their system.”
Discouraging Non-Technical Users
Promising anyone can build apps, but leaving users feeling more confused and discouraged...
r/learnprogramming • u/TutorialHellView on Reddit →“As a non-technical founder, I thought Replit would help me build my startup. After months and hundreds of dollars, I realized I was just paying to watch demos, not learning to build real apps.”
r/entrepreneur • u/StartupStruggleView on Reddit →“Lovable made me feel like I could finally build my app idea as a non-technical person. Months later, I'm more discouraged than when I started and still have no working app.”
The OneWave Difference
We're building the opposite of everything that's wrong with AI IDEs
Own Your Skills
- Learn transferable skills that work anywhere
- Master Claude Code & terminal - tools you can use forever
- Build real understanding, not just copy-paste habits
- Work locally - your code, your machine, your control
Transparent & Fair
- Free to start - learn the basics without paying
- Clear pricing - no surprise $400 charges
- Open source approach - no vendor lock-in
- Exit-friendly - skills work everywhere
Who We're Building This For
Every developer who's been burned by the AI IDE industrial complex
AI IDE Refugees
You've been burned by Replit, V0, Cursor, or Bolt. You're tired of:
- • Surprise $400 charges
- • Platform crashes losing your work
- • Learning their way, not programming
- • Being locked into their ecosystem
Terminal-Scared Developers
You know you need to learn the terminal and CLI tools, but:
- • Black screen intimidates you
- • Commands seem like magic spells
- • One wrong move breaks everything
- • No one teaches it properly
Future-Proof Learners
You want to learn AI-assisted development the right way:
- • Skills that transfer anywhere
- • Understanding, not just prompting
- • Control over your tools and code
- • Real programming fundamentals
Ready to Break Free from AI IDE Prison?
Join the developers who chose real skills over platform dependency. Start your journey to true coding freedom.