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In February 2025, computer scientist Andrej Karpathy introduced a new concept to the software development world: vibe coding. It might sound like a playful or ironic phrase, but it marks a real shift in the way we create software.
What is vibe coding?
Vibe coding refers to the act of creating software using advanced language models (LLMs) — like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and others — to generate code from simple, natural language prompts.
In other words, you no longer need to know syntax, data structures or algorithms. You can simply write something like, "I want an app that splits expenses between friends", and let the AI write most of the code for you.
A shift in paradigm
Vibe coding is based on a powerful principle: describe what you want, and the AI figures out how to build it. This drastically lowers the barrier for anyone who wants to create apps, websites, automations, or custom digital tools.
This means:
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Students, designers, marketers, or entrepreneurs can build software without being developers.
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Experienced developers can accelerate their work, spending more time on logic and less on boilerplate.
Opportunities and limitations
The potential is huge — but it’s not without trade-offs:
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The generated code can be imperfect, inefficient, or hard to maintain.
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You still need critical thinking skills to evaluate, test, and understand what the AI produces.
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There are security risks, especially if you deploy AI-generated code without review.
In short: vibe coding doesn't eliminate the need for technical skills — it redistributes them. You’ll need more intuition, better problem-solving, and a strong sense of how to communicate with machines.
Tools that enable vibe coding today
Here are some platforms and tools that make vibe coding possible right now:
🧠 ChatGPT (with Code Interpreter)
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Type a natural language request and get Python scripts, websites, or automation tools in return.
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Now includes a live code execution environment.
💡 Replit AI / Ghostwriter
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A developer IDE with AI-assisted prompts built in.
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Great for microservices, bots, and web apps.
🤖 GitHub Copilot
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Integrates with VS Code, IntelliJ, and others.
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Suggests whole functions or code blocks as you type comments or commands.
🧱 Glide, Softr, Bubble
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No-code/low-code platforms enhanced by AI.
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Perfect for building apps without touching raw code.
🔧 Cursor
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A modern, AI-native code editor.
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Supports debugging, refactoring, and conversational coding.
Conclusion: A new era of programming
Vibe coding isn’t just a trend — it’s a cultural shift. It’s the beginning of a new way to interact with code, where words matter as much as curly braces. It’s programming as a conversation, where the key skill is not writing code, but clearly describing what you want to build.
A revolution? Maybe. But it’s certainly the start of a future where anyone can "code", even without traditional programming knowledge and therefore the attention on the quality and maintainability of the code must be high!Follow me #techelopment
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