"It's shorthand for letting AI generate code from simple language prompts instead of writing it manually. In many ways, it's great. AI has lowered the barrier to entry for coding, and that's pulled in a wave of hobbyists, designers, and side-project tinkerers who might never have touched a codebase before. Tools like Warp, Cursor, and Claude Code uplevel even professional developers, making it possible to ship something working in hours instead of weeks."
"We've already seen how that can go wrong, like with the recent Tea app breach, which shows even polished, fully tested code can hide critical vulnerabilities if humans don't review it thoroughly. Optimizing for speed over clarity lets AI produce something that works in the moment, but without understanding it, you can't know what might break later. This isn't just technical debt anymore; it's a risk to customer trust."
Vibe coding means using AI to generate code from simple language prompts instead of writing code manually. AI lowers the barrier to entry, attracting hobbyists, designers, and side-project tinkerers and enabling professionals to ship working software in hours rather than weeks. Rapid AI output can bypass guardrails and hide critical vulnerabilities if humans do not review generated code. Relying solely on automated scans or secure-by-default settings is insufficient. Leadership must guide teams on adopting AI workflows to avoid moving too slowly or too fast. Practical mandates, like requiring AI-first workflows with manual fallback, help balance speed with safety.
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