Hi every one- SUPER green to this world. trying to create an app/ service to help talent agents and managers automatically submit their talent to projects- so that they can get another job that actually PAYS BILLS. Looking for someone experienced to join up with to create this- as i have NO idea what I’m doing. Looking for a partner. Defo a market for this product I’m creating. Hit me up if you want to connect…
3 Likes
Thanks for this guide! I was thinking more along the line of having a foundational understanding of coding languages and structure that I may decipher the gist of what it’s meant to do but not necessarily to the literacy level of being able to code from scratch myself.
Your marriage with different languages is a good one. I’ve had to learn sufficient to understand my in-laws and exchange pleasantries and for everyday simple interactions but I cannot hold a proper conversation and I cannot write in their language. But, I get the context of what’s going on.
Greeting Fellow Replitarians,
Having lived in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, since 1987, I found little opportunity to connect with the programming community.
Over the decades, I faced many challenges as an expatriate in Japan, which inspired the idea to build a web-based counseling system focused on supporting foreigners navigating the complexities of Japanese society.
Thanks to the extraordinary vision of Amjad Masad and Replit, a community exists where this story can be shared, cultivated, and brought to life with others who share this vision.
Maggie’s Garden is an online counseling system for foreign residents of Japan, providing a safe space for those who need someone to talk to as they navigate the esoteric waters of Japanese society.
Individuals can take a four-quadrant holistic being assessment to identify their strengths and areas needing attention.
Maggie’s Garden also offers a lay counselor course, created by 85-year-old psychologist Maggie May, to train volunteer counselors. These “Wisdom Weavers” will connect the expatriate community with foresight and dignity to their local Japanese communities.
Furthermore, Maggie’s Garden aims to train AI counselors using real-time counseling data captured during sessions, combined with the philosophical underpinnings of the Maggie’s Garden system.
I am excited to connect with the Replit community to bring this vision to fruition, harnessing the power of AI to create a perfect blend of the material world we inhabit and the ethereal realm of code, where the gods and goddesses of programming reside.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
感謝いたします。
Hi all. My name is Josh. I’m a non-coder, but have been building with Replit for a couple of months now. I do have some web design experience, but never really transitioned to other languages. I have worked mostly in recruiting, operations, and marketing so it’s been nice to have Replit be able to implement my plans.
2 Likes
Welcome Josh! What are you building?
So far I have built a website, and simple app. Working on a couple of other apps in the idea stages and have someone that has asked for a website. So far so good.
1 Like
Hey folks — I’m Tim 
Design founder / tech person here. I spent the last 8 years leading design at a tech company, but this year everything shifted and I’ve been getting back into hands-on building.
Got pulled into the whole vibe coding world recently — loved the speed and flexibility. Tried a bunch of tools, but ended up settling into Replit over the past few months and it just clicked.
First project was Wellscout.co — something a bit more personal and completely outside the kind of stuff I used to work on. After that, I realised there wasn’t really a good place to discover or highlight vibe-coded projects, so I built Hot100.ai. It’s like a cross between the Billboard Hot 100 and Product Hunt, but for indie AI projects. We’re in beta now with a few early submissions.
Excited to be in the community — happy to share what I’ve been learning or help out with design / product feedback too.
2 Likes
Hi Tim,
Glad to have a tech person onboard. Raj here, non-tech. Are either of your projects monetized at this moment?
I’m working on a couple of hobby projects as well. At some point, if they have enough interest, I may monetize. Right now, I’m just building things useful for myself first and see if there’s significant interest from others.
I can’t say I’ve been successful at completing polished products with Replit. In my non-tech hands, Replit seems to have difficulty crossing the last mile.
Hi,
Both the projects built for fun and not monetising at the moment. I wanted to see how far I could go with the projects, I actually found Replit to be pretty excellent and handling all the things I wanted to do with both Wellscout.co & Hot100.ai. They are different types of projects and I used some other services along with the way.
What are you finding the most tricky at the moment with getting your projects over the finish line?
A series of great questions when embarking on a new project.
Let me know if this resonates with any of each other.
Maggie’s Garden
Who are we here to serve?
Maggie’s Garden serves English-speaking expats in Japan—approximately 89,000 individuals, including 67,000 Americans and 22,000 UK residents—who face significant cultural and social integration challenges. These expats often encounter unfamiliar workplace norms, social etiquette, and language barriers that create isolation and confusion. Unlike generic expat forums or language schools, we provide a tailored, empathetic counseling platform to help them navigate Japan’s unique cultural landscape and thrive in their new environment.
What is the change we seek to make?
Maggie’s Garden seeks to empower English-speaking expats to confidently navigate Japanese culture while fostering mutual respect and connection with local communities. By providing personalized counseling, we aim to reduce expat isolation, enhance cross-cultural workplace and social interactions, and build a stronger, more inclusive community. Our work bridges cultural divides, creating harmony and understanding between Western expats and Japanese locals.
What are our resources?
Maggie, an 84-year-old psychologist with decades of counseling experience, and Umero, a Japan-based cultural expert with 37 years of lived experience, form the backbone of Maggie’s Garden. We leverage cutting-edge AI and no-code platforms to build a scalable, user-friendly web counseling system, enabling rapid development and cost efficiency. Additional resources include potential partnerships with expat communities and access to Japan’s robust volunteer network to train lay counselors.
What is the genre we’re working in?
Maggie’s Garden operates in the genre of online, culturally focused one-on-one counseling. Our platform combines personalized guidance for English-speaking expats with a volunteer-driven, AI-supported framework to address Japan’s unique cultural challenges. More than a service, we’re building a movement to foster cross-cultural understanding and community connection.
Who has done something like this before me?
7 Cups (www.7cups.com), a global online peer counseling platform, offers a similar model of accessible, volunteer-driven support. However, Maggie’s Garden is uniquely tailored to English-speaking expats in Japan, addressing specific cultural challenges absent in general platforms like 7 Cups. With no direct competitors offering culturally focused counseling in Japan, we fill a critical gap in the market.
What systems are in play?
Maggie’s Garden operates within several systems: Japan’s collectivist culture, which fosters volunteerism but challenges expat integration; a technological landscape where AI and no-code platforms enable scalable counseling solutions; and a social system of 89,000 English-speaking expats with limited access to culturally relevant mental health support. By aligning with Japan’s strong volunteer spirit and leveraging AI, we create a sustainable, impactful platform.
Am I changing someone’s status?
Yes. Japanese volunteer counselors gain status through community recognition and pride in fostering cross-cultural harmony, with potential certifications to enhance their credentials. Expat clients elevate their status by gaining confidence, cultural fluency, and stronger social ties, enabling them to thrive in Japan’s professional and personal spheres.
Why would anyone voluntarily choose to be part of this work?
Japan’s strong volunteer culture drives participation, as Japanese lay counselors find deep fulfillment in fostering cross-cultural harmony. Volunteers receive training, community recognition, and networking opportunities, enhancing their skills and social bonds. Expat clients may also volunteer as advocates, inspired to give back after experiencing personal transformation, creating a virtuous cycle of engagement.
What will they tell their colleagues?
Japanese volunteers might tell colleagues, “I’m helping expats understand our culture through Maggie’s Garden—it’s rewarding and I’ve learned so much!” Expat clients could share, “This service helped me feel at home in Japan.” These stories, rooted in Japan’s communal culture, will spark curiosity and drive organic growth through word-of-mouth.
Who gains in status, affiliation and power by supporting this work?
Japanese volunteer counselors gain status through community recognition and affiliation with a meaningful cross-cultural initiative. Expat clients build affiliation by integrating into Japanese society and gain personal power through cultural fluency. Supporters, such as expat organizations or local businesses, enhance their status as champions of community harmony, strengthening their networks and influence.
Will early support translate into more support later?
Yes. Early success—demonstrated through client testimonials and volunteer satisfaction—will attract more participants, as Japan’s communal culture amplifies positive stories. Referrals from satisfied expats and recognized volunteers will drive growth, while strategic partnerships with expat networks ensure sustained momentum, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of support.
Where is the network effect?
With 89,000 English-speaking expats in Japan (67,000 Americans, 22,000 UK residents), European and American time zone differences, and virtually no culturally tailored counseling services, Maggie’s Garden fills a critical gap. As expats share success stories through social media, expat forums, and word-of-mouth, and volunteers promote their impact within communal Japanese networks, a powerful network effect will drive rapid adoption.
What do I need to learn to make this work?
To make Maggie’s Garden succeed, I need to deepen my skills in digital marketing to reach expats effectively, volunteer management to train and retain Japanese counselors, and platform scaling to ensure a stable user experience. I’m engaged in learning no-code development and seeking mentors with experience in permission marketing.
Who do I need to work with?
I need to collaborate with digital marketers skilled in permission marketing to reach expats, tech advisors to scale a stable no-code platform. Potential partners include the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, expat networks like JET alumni.
Where is the dip and when should I quit?
The dip will likely occur during initial user acquisition, as building trust with expats and recruiting trained volunteers takes time. I’ll push through by leveraging expat networks, refining marketing, and iterating based on user feedback. I’ll consider quitting only if, after 12 months of targeted efforts, we see no meaningful traction (e.g., fewer than 100 active users), redirecting energy to my Blogcast and animation projects.
What will I do if it doesn’t work out?
If Maggie’s Garden doesn’t succeed, I’ll continue the Land Of The Rising Son Blogcast to share cross-cultural insights and develop The Phantasmagorical World of TBG, an animation exploring cultural narratives and mental health issues. Lessons from this project will refine my approach to community-building, ensuring my work continues to foster understanding between Japan and the West.
PS: If you would care to meet Maggie, you can do so here and here.
Hello Everyone - My name is Marshal, I am a Chapter Lead for a healthcare company and have been exploring replit for not only personal projects, but also as a potential candidate to augment our development process in the medical space.
Thank you for the invite. Happy to be here!
3 Likes
I’d like to discuss more about your healthcare dev - send me a message sometime!
Hi everyone! I am Stephen, can call me Steve if that’s easier. In my “real job” I work for a Small Business IT company. I serve as the guy that can do a little bit of everything, write RFP responses, serve as Client Manager, Troubleshoot switch malfunctions, design network infrastructure, while also setting up AI Agents for our MSP side of the business. On the side I own my own consulting business where I have a lot of clients with a varying range of things: helping them source government contracts, helping non-profits with their operations, analytics, and of course app development. I started using replit in March and love it. I probably have too many personal replit projects going on at the same time, but it’s still fun and I am really close to launching some! Looking forward to connecting with everyone and thanks for the invite!
4 Likes
Welcome Steve! Great to have you here.
Hey everyone! I’m Antonio
Who I am: Business Development Manager at Grainger by day, ed-tech entrepreneur by night.
What I’m building: Mathix – a React/Node.js app on Replit that helps students master math through bite-sized exercises, tasks, and exams. (www.mathix.mx)
And SalesGPT (https://salesgpt.replit.app/)
Why I’m here: Playing with VibeCode on Replit to speed up development, sharpen my full-stack skills, and get feedback on Mathix/SalesGPT
Passions outside code: Mobile photography with my Galaxy S24 Ultra 
, playing goalkeeper 
, and brainstorming ways to bring VR/360 tours into education.
Can’t wait to learn from you all and collaborate on some cool projects! 
2 Likes
Welcome to the community!
2 Likes
You can call me Shah, I’m a medical doctor applying in the Residency Match in the States this year. I have never coded before, but I have no shame in saying I’m desperate to learn how to code and how I can use coding to improve my thinking process.
I intend to use Replit to make money so I can use my free time to work on my other interests.
If anybody could share any resource that teaches coding in a non-traditional way, I would be genuinely thankful.
2 Likes
Welcome Shah! Glad to have you here.
2 Likes
Title: Hey Replit — I’m Mik (automation CTO, shipping agents & RAG tools)
Post:
Gen‑X CTO here—raised on dial‑up and Dead Kennedys—now building practical AI automations for unglamorous, high‑leverage problems. I’m skeptical of hype, so I ship, measure, and keep what works.
What I’m building
-
Adaptive Parse: agentic document parsing (POs, samples, invoices) with browser automation for systems that have… no API.
-
Local Digital Agency tools: GBP analyzer, geo‑heatmap SEO, and a content engine grounded in real data.
-
Replit agents to orchestrate RAG → validation → ERP handoffs (moving a lot from Make/n8n into Python on Replit).
-
Voice workflows with Vapi/Twilio; vector search for SKU normalization and customer matching.
Why I’m here
-
Compare notes on Replit Agents, MCPs, and robust function‑calling.
-
Trade patterns for reliable document → JSON extraction (no backticks, no hallucinated IDs).
-
Pair on “boring but valuable” automations for small/medium businesses.
Stack & prefs
Python/TypeScript, Supabase + Postgres/pgvector, Airtable, OpenAI, NetSuite/Google Workspace, DataForSEO, a bit of D3/Three for maps. I like clean pipelines, explicit validators, and measurable outcomes.
I can help with
-
RAG guardrails and evals, SKU/customer matching, NetSuite SO/PO flows.
-
Local SEO automation, PIM design, and marketing agents that don’t flame out in production.
What I’m looking for
-
Feedback on browser‑automation reliability inside agent loops.
-
Better strategies for PDF/email ingestion (EML creation, attachment handling).
-
Collaborators who enjoy turning messy operations into durable systems.
-
Real world stories of refactoring from MAKE/N8N
If you’ve got a Repl doing any of the above, drop it—I’ll trade critiques and PRs. I’m on Pacific time and happy to pair. Call me Mik. Let’s build things that survive contact with reality.
3 Likes
Hey i’m Supun… From Sri Lanka….. A Cyber Security Researcher.. Developer. Replit has helped us alot to protoype our MVPs and also support my Dev Startup where with less developers we were able to full fill customer requirements. Especially Feature Requests, New Solutions. We actually have a paying customer hosted full on Replit Deployment and we seamlessly providing them new features without any hassle.
Thanks team replit for Inviting me to the Community. Cheers !
2 Likes