AI 301 Build
Introduction to Vibecoding
7 July 2026
Learn what is vibe coding and how to use the Spaceship platform to quickly build, test, and share secure working prototypes.
Why this matters
Traditionally, testing a new digital idea meant writing lengthy proposals, waiting months for procurement, securing budget, and investing significant effort before knowing whether people would actually use the application.
Today, AI offers a different approach. With vibe coding, you describe what you want in plain English and AI generates a working application for you. Rather than writing code yourself, you have a conversation with AI, which builds, tests and deploys the software on your behalf.
This allows teams to validate ideas quickly, gather user feedback earlier, and make better-informed decisions before committing to full-scale development.
Today's exercise: Build your first AI prototype
In this exercise, you will use Spaceship, the Government's internal AI development platform, to build a simple HDB resale price explorer using publicly available data.
Here's what you need for this exercise:
Tools and inputs required:
🛠️ Tool | Spaceship |
📂 Your input | A short description of the application you want to build. |
📊 Data source | Public HDB resale transaction data from data.gov.sg. |
Step 1: Describe what you want to build
☑️ Sign in to spaceship.gov.sg and describe what you want to build using the prompt template provided. [Note: Spaceship is in its pilot phase, register your interest here to be whitelisted]
Keep your first prompt simple. Focus on the core functionality and avoid requesting advanced features such as user accounts or login screens.
Ready to use prompt
Build a HDB resale price explorer using HDB dataset found on data.gov.sg HDB (use data directly and not their API)
☑️If Spaceship asks follow-up questions, answer them as best you can. It will refine the the blueprint based on your responses.
Step 2: Review & build
☑️ Review the blueprint, and confirm it matches what you want to build.
☑️Spaceship will start building your app. It will automatically generate the code, run tests, resolve issues where possible and deploy the prototype. You can watch the build process in real time.
Step 3: Test and share
☑️ Open the preview and explore the application. If you would like changes, simply describe them in the chat and Spaceship will update the application.
☑️ When you are satisfied, publish the prototype. You can then share the URL with your colleagues.
Spaceship is built for the Whole of Government and supports up to Restricted / Sensitive Normal classification. Published prototypes can be shared securely with public officers using their Government email accounts.
☑️ You can use the Analytics and User Interviews tabs to understand what users do, what they think, and where the prototype can be improved. Learn more about this feature here.
Now its your turn to try
Visit spaceship.gov.sg, choose a small workplace problem and build your first prototype. Start with a simple idea, test it with colleagues, gather feedback and iterate. You may be surprised how quickly an idea can become a working application when you let AI handle the coding.
Spaceship is currently in its pilot phase, register your interest here to be whitelisted.
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