"Vibe coding is a methodology in software development where the traditional act of writing code gives way to conversational instructions and collaboration with a generative AI tool. Rather than outlining detailed specifications and handing them off to engineers, product managers, domain experts - or anyone with an idea - can describe what they want in plain language and let AI tools build software in real-time. The idea is less about automating engineering and more about shifting how intent is expressed, evaluated, and refined."
"The term 'vibe coding' was coined by AI researcher and OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy in early 2025. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, "There's a new kind of coding I call 'vibe coding,' where you fully give in to the vibes, embrace exponentials, and forget that the code even exists." That captured an emerging shift in mindset: Why not trust the AI to do the mechanics, and focus instead on direction, feedback, flow, and, well, vibes?"
Vibe coding lets non-engineers describe desired features in plain language and collaborate with generative AI that builds software in real time. The approach replaces line-by-line syntax with conversational instructions and iterative feedback, enabling product managers, domain experts, or anyone with an idea to direct outcomes. The mindset emphasizes direction, flow, and outcomes rather than manual mechanics. Popular tools such as Cursor and GitHub Copilot support this interaction. Benefits include faster prototyping and focus on intent; risks include AI hallucinations, lapses in quality and security practices, and uncertainty about scaling structured creativity from prototypes into production-ready systems.
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