Vibe Coding 101: Pros, Cons, and the Future of Software Engineering
Have you ever had a brilliant idea but felt defeated because you don't know the first thing about Python or JavaScript? Apparently, you might not be alone. For years, there's been a massive wall between having an idea and actually building it. Vibe coding is a term that has been buzzing in the tech landscape for a while. It's a concept that is completely changing the game. But, what is vibe coding? I am sure you have likely come across this term in the past few months. Vibe coding is a term that was coined by Andrej Karpathy earlier this year (February 2025). The idea was to be able to tell AI exactly what you want, and watch it write the code for you. Of course you don't have to worry about how every little part works, you just try it, see if it feels right, and tell the computer to fix things if needed. Let’s break down what Vibe Coding really is, where it shines, and the surprising challenges you need to watch out for. What is Vibe Coding? (It’s Exactly What It S...