Over the last couple of years, the AI space has exploded with new ideas and buzzwords: LLMs, agentic AI, multi-modal models… and now, the curious rise of "vibe coding."
You might’ve heard this term tossed around by influencers and tech Twitter. It’s essentially about coding with the help of AI — but more casually. Less deep-diving into documentation, and more relying on tools like:
- bolt.new
- loveable.dev
- Cursor
- Windsurf
- Trae Editor …and dozens more launching every month.
At first glance, it sounds magical. Build apps just by talking to an AI? Dream come true, right?
But here’s the thing: real-world development isn’t just vibes.
🔍 My Personal Experiment with Vibe Coding
I wanted to test this out for myself, so I asked an AI tool to generate a basic portfolio site.
It started off… meh.
Despite clearly mentioning the framework I wanted, the tool picked a completely different stack. Fixing bugs took more time than expected. And to get anything non-trivial done, I had to explain every single logic flow in plain, ultra-specific English.
As the project grew more complex, this back-and-forth quickly turned frustrating.
It became clear: vibe coding wasn’t scalable for a structured project.
🤖 So Who Is Vibe Coding For?
I’d say vibe coding isn’t really beginner-friendly.
Here’s why:
✅ It requires clear, technical prompting
✅ You need to validate the code AI produces
✅ You must debug or refactor things when they break (and they will break)
It’s actually more beneficial for mid-to-senior developers who:
- Know how to guide the AI properly
- Understand code well enough to debug and iterate
- Use AI for productivity boosts, not total replacements
💡 Where Vibe Coding Shines
That said, I’m not against the approach at all.
Vibe coding is great for:
- Rapid prototyping
- UI mockups and landing pages
- Brainstorming technical flows
- Automating repetitive boilerplate tasks
It saves time and unlocks creativity.
Just don’t expect it to replace the deep work of engineering — at least not yet.
📊 A Visual Summary
Here’s a summary that captures the reality of vibe coding in 2025:
🧠 Final Thoughts
AI is improving rapidly — and I genuinely believe vibe coding will get better at handling structured logic and long-term projects.
But today?
It’s a tool, not a replacement.
If you’re just starting out as an engineer, focus on learning the fundamentals. Once you know how to code, vibe coding can absolutely become part of your toolkit.
Have you built anything using vibe coding tools?
I’d love to hear your experience. Let’s talk!
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