Heather Larson
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Latest post: February 9, 2026
Articles by Heather Larson

A Non-Technical Guide to Setting Up GitHub To Back Up Your Projects in Shakespeare
New to GitHub? This beginner-friendly guide walks you through setting up your first repository and connecting it to Shakespeare for automatic project backups.

Shakespeare vs. Base44
Comparing open source Shakespeare to Base44. You may own your front-end code, but can you take your back-end with you? We break down ownership, pricing, AI choice, and privacy.

Shakespeare vs. v0 by Vercel
v0 by Vercel is popular for AI-generated UI components, but if you want a no-code, non-technical experience with real privacy and full-stack capabilities, Shakespeare is the better choice.

Shakespeare vs. Cursor
Comparing Shakespeare to Cursor. Cursor is a solid code editor for professional developers, but what if you're not a professional developer? Or what if you want more control over your privacy, payments, and AI providers?

Shakespeare vs. Goose
Comparing open source Shakespeare to Goose. While Shakespeare is designed to meet you at your skill level, Goose is built for people who want maximum control and aren't afraid of technical complexity.

Shakespeare vs. Lovable
Comparing open source Shakespeare to Lovable. We break down code ownership, pricing, AI choice, deployment options, privacy, and why open source keeps you free.

Shakespeare vs. Replit
Comparing open source Shakespeare to Big Tech alternatives. We break down code ownership, pricing, AI choice, deployment options, privacy, and why open source keeps you free.

Free Software: Free Societies
We cannot defend freedom without community control over technology.

Building Freedom-First Communities with Soapbox
Social media platforms are increasingly censoring and deplatforming voices. Soapbox offers a way to build spaces where you control your content. Learn how we're building the future of censorship-resistant communities.

Build Anything Without Coding: AI's Revolution is For Everyone
We're entering an era where having a great idea matters more than knowing how to code. Learn how AI is democratizing creation and making implementation accessible to everyone.

How to Code with AI: For Beginners
Welcome to a future that belongs to everyone, not just those who can code. Learn the art of vibe coding and build websites and apps using conversational AI with Shakespeare.

🎙️ Announcing: The Soapbox Sessions Podcast
Heather Larson and Derek Ross bring you the latest news and tips about Nostr, AI, and building the decentralized future. Every Thursday, tune in for a fresh episode!
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