The latest articles on DEV Community by brian austin (@brian_austin_cc78b496b585). https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3724946%2F38d67b97-09fe-479e-97a3-c2639c08d8b9.png https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585 en brian austin Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:02 +0000 https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/vin-lookup-api-free-1000-calls-4n9j https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/vin-lookup-api-free-1000-calls-4n9j <p>1000 free VIN lookups per month. No credit card.</p> <p>rapidapi.com/brianaustincc-RdEhGtJlj/api/louie1</p> api automotive webdev javascript brian austin Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:00:01 +0000 https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/chatgpt-alternative-for-nigeria-philippines-indonesia-3jh3 https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/chatgpt-alternative-for-nigeria-philippines-indonesia-3jh3 <p>AI that costs less than coffee. $2/month.</p> <p>@LouieLifeBot on Telegram<br> simplylouie.com</p> ai startup productivity chatgpt brian austin Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:00:01 +0000 https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/i-built-an-ai-startup-without-vc-money-4g0d https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/i-built-an-ai-startup-without-vc-money-4g0d <p>No VC. No $20 pricing. Just $2/month AI.</p> <p>@LouieLifeBot on Telegram<br> simplylouie.com</p> ai startup productivity chatgpt brian austin Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:38:58 +0000 https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/best-chatgpt-alternative-2026-only-2month-4ebj https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/best-chatgpt-alternative-2026-only-2month-4ebj <p>Looking for ChatGPT but cheaper? LOUIE is $2/month. Same AI power.</p> <p>Try free: @LouieLifeBot on Telegram<br> simplylouie.com</p> ai chatgpt productivity webdev brian austin Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:23:52 +0000 https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/best-free-vin-decoder-api-2026-57a5 https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/best-free-vin-decoder-api-2026-57a5 <p>Looking for a free VIN decoder? Try LOUIE API - 1000 free calls/month.</p> <p>rapidapi.com/brianaustincc-RdEhGtJlj/api/louie1</p> api webdev beginners tutorial brian austin Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:18:11 +0000 https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/free-vin-decoder-api-1000-callsmonth-no-credit-card-2ccd https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/free-vin-decoder-api-1000-callsmonth-no-credit-card-2ccd <p>Need to decode VINs in your app?</p> <h2> Free Tier </h2> <ul> <li>1000 calls/month</li> <li>No credit card required</li> <li>Returns 40+ data points</li> </ul> <h2> Example </h2> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight shell"><code>curl <span class="nt">-X</span> POST https://louie1.p.rapidapi.com/api/tools/vin/decode <span class="se">\</span> <span class="nt">-H</span> <span class="s2">"X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_KEY"</span> <span class="se">\</span> <span class="nt">-d</span> <span class="s2">"{</span><span class="se">\"</span><span class="s2">vin</span><span class="se">\"</span><span class="s2">:</span><span class="se">\"</span><span class="s2">1HGCM82633A004352"</span><span class="o">}</span><span class="s2">" </span></code></pre> </div> <h2> Response </h2> <p>Year, make, model, trim, engine, transmission, fuel type, and more.</p> <p><strong>Get your free API key:</strong> <a href="https://rapidapi.com/brianaustincc-RdEhGtJlj/api/louie1" rel="noopener noreferrer">RapidAPI</a></p> <p>Also available: Loan calculator, trade-in estimator.</p> api webdev javascript tutorial brian austin Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:13:20 +0000 https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/southeast-asia-devs-2-ai-is-here-56h2 https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/southeast-asia-devs-2-ai-is-here-56h2 <p>ChatGPT: $20/month<br> LOUIE: $2/month</p> <p>Built for Manila, Jakarta, Bangkok.</p> <p>@LouieLifeBot on Telegram<br> simplylouie.com</p> asia ai webdev programming brian austin Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:13:05 +0000 https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/indonesian-developers-rp320k-vs-rp32k-ai-djh https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/indonesian-developers-rp320k-vs-rp32k-ai-djh <p>ChatGPT Plus: Rp320,000/bulan<br> LOUIE: Rp32,000/bulan</p> <p>Claude AI. Harga lokal.</p> <p>Telegram: @LouieLifeBot<br> simplylouie.com</p> indonesia ai programming startup brian austin Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:12:40 +0000 https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/ai-for-african-developers-finally-affordable-4fed https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/ai-for-african-developers-finally-affordable-4fed <p>ChatGPT: $20/month<br> LOUIE: $2/month</p> <p>Built for Lagos, Nairobi, Accra.</p> <p>@LouieLifeBot on Telegram<br> simplylouie.com</p> africa ai programming startup brian austin Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:12:29 +0000 https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/filipino-devs-ai-that-fits-your-budget-1g2c https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/filipino-devs-ai-that-fits-your-budget-1g2c <p>ChatGPT Plus = ₱1,100/month<br> LOUIE = ₱110/month</p> <p>Same AI. 90% cheaper.</p> <p>Telegram: @LouieLifeBot<br> simplylouie.com</p> philippines ai webdev programming brian austin Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:11:54 +0000 https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/nigerian-developers-stop-paying-20-for-ai-52c3 https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/nigerian-developers-stop-paying-20-for-ai-52c3 <p>ChatGPT Plus costs ₦32,000/month.</p> <p>LOUIE costs ₦3,200/month. Same Claude AI.</p> <p>Try free on Telegram: @LouieLifeBot</p> <p>simplylouie.com</p> nigeria ai programming africa brian austin Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:00:01 +0000 https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/stop-paying-20-for-chatgpt-2-alternative-works-better-2c https://dev.to/brian_austin_cc78b496b585/stop-paying-20-for-chatgpt-2-alternative-works-better-2c <p>ChatGPT Plus: $20. LOUIE: $2. Same Claude AI.</p> <p>Try free: @LouieLifeBot on Telegram<br> simplylouie.com</p> ai startup productivity chatgpt