The 5 errors that kill 90% of vibe coders (and how to actually fix them)
I've been watching non-technical founders debug with AI for months. The same 5 errors come up over and over:
1. "Module not found"
You imported something that doesn't exist or is mistyped. Fix: check spelling, run npm install, verify the package name in package.json.
2. "Cannot read properties of undefined"
You're trying to access a property on something that doesn't exist yet. Fix: add a null check or default value. Usually a timing/async issue.
3. "CORS error"
Your frontend is calling a backend on a different domain without proper headers. Fix: add CORS headers to your API, or use a proxy in development.
4. "TypeError: X is not a function"
You're calling something like a function but it's actually an object, string, or undefined. Fix: console.log the variable right before the call. You probably imported the wrong export.
5. "Unhandled Promise Rejection"
An async function failed silently and nobody caught it. Fix: wrap your await calls in try/catch blocks. Always.
These 5 errors account for probably 90% of the "I'm stuck" moments in vibe coding. Knowing how to instantly recognize and fix them will save you hours every week.
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