Vibe Coding Forem: Andriy Kudelya

🎮 Puzzleet: Algorithm Practice Meets Puzzle Gaming

Andriy Kudelya — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:50:45 +0000

Built Puzzleet to scratch a personal itch — what if learning algorithms felt more like solving a puzzle game than grinding through coding exercises?

How it works:
Instead of staring at a blank editor, you assemble and debug real code blocks like pieces of a logic puzzle. Think Tetris meets programming fundamentals — less about memorizing syntax, more about strategic thinking and pattern recognition.

Game mechanics:

🎯 Three-life system that makes each decision matter
💡 Smart hint system that nudges without spoiling
🧩 Progressive difficulty that feels like leveling up
🏆 Every bug you fix teaches you something new
What's next:
Experimenting with AI/ML-themed challenges where you "guide" an LLM through reasoning steps — like co-op mode with an AI teammate you need to train.

🕹️ Play now → https://puzzleet.com

For devs: Built with AWS Lambda, TypeScript, React — fully serverless architecture.

Looking for feedback from anyone building educational games, logic puzzles, or interactive learning experiences. What makes a coding challenge feel more like a game to you?

Puzzleet: When Algorithms Meet Play

Andriy Kudelya — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:37:11 +0000

I created Puzzleet to transform algorithm practice from tedious drills into an engaging experience — a blend of logic, creativity, and strategic thinking.

What makes it different:

Users solve puzzles by assembling actual code blocks, shifting focus from syntax memorization to algorithmic reasoning
Each challenge feels like a game, not homework
It's my personal experiment in making CS fundamentals genuinely fun
The unconventional part?
Most of Puzzleet was "vibe-coded" in collaboration with Claude — from architecting the core systems to fine-tuning UX copy and puzzle design. It's been a fascinating dance between human intuition and AI assistance, where I'd sketch ideas and Claude would help refine, challenge, or expand them.

Not just "AI writes code" — more like pairing with a tireless teammate who never judges your 3 AM architectural pivots.

🎮 Try it: https://puzzleet.com
🧠 How do you see AI fitting into creative development work? I'd love to hear your experiences.

Puzzleet: Turning Algorithm Practice into a Playground for Logical Gaming

Andriy Kudelya — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:19:59 +0000

LeetCode was testing my memory of solutions, not my problem-solving skills.
So I built Puzzleet — a platform where you solve algorithmic puzzles by assembling real code like a jigsaw.
How it works:
• You get 3 lives to complete each challenge
• Use smart hints when you get stuck
• Focus entirely on programming logic, not syntax
I built it with TypeScript & React because learning should be engaging, not another chore.
Try it here: https://puzzleet.com
What would make algorithm practice actually useful for you?