Desperation is the mother of innovation. Most tech companies are behind in their software development, and building software traditionally is time- and resource-consuming. Let’s also not forget that the quality of the software is sometimes compromised by mediocre and young developers who may not fully understand quality, performance, and security.
Vibe coding is programming written by AI under human direction. To run AI large language models (LLMs), large data centers capable of handling AI are necessary. This has become possible due to NVIDIA's innovations in the chip sector and the development of LLMs by OpenAI and other companies.
The need to deliver high-quality software faster, coupled with the availability of AI technology (chips, hardware, and infrastructure, including the cloud and the Internet), has made it all possible.
Democratizing coding
Coding has traditionally been seen as a "nerd's thing." Vibe coding tools and techniques make coding accessible to anyone who can write simple English (or prompts in other languages). Now, a non-technical entrepreneur can build fully functional websites and apps without writing a single line of code. While we shouldn't underestimate the value of an experienced developer, launching your Proof of Concept (POC) and early versions of products without spending excessive amounts on technical resources is now possible.
Helping developers work faster
Now, with the help of AI, experienced programmers can significantly speed up their work. Instead of writing every line of code by hand, they craft prompts describing what they want, and the AI writes the code in seconds or minutes. Beyond just writing code, AI can also add new features, find and fix bugs and errors, improve and upgrade existing code, write documentation, and refactor code. This saves time and allows developers to focus on the more critical aspects of their projects.
Having an assistant available all the time
Vibe coding allows developers to have an AI assistant available to them constantly, an assistant that knows considerably more about coding and can accomplish tasks in minutes that would otherwise take hours or days. This assistant never sleeps, doesn’t take coffee breaks, and doesn’t get sick. Furthermore, you don’t need to be motivated or trained in it. Developers can utilize this AI assistant as a code reviewer, researcher, and writer, and they can even ask it to perform other tasks, including teaching new coding concepts.
Continuous improvement
Vibe coding is "vibe" for a reason: it enables developers to start a project and continuously add and improve it as they provide new prompts and observe the output. The AI operating behind the scenes understands the current context and continues working like any helpful assistant. This allows developers to build simple ideas, test them, refine them, modify them, rebuild them, and test them again. This iterative approach helps businesses and creators determine what works effectively without significant upfront investment of time or money.
Stay ahead of the curve
AI is continuously improving, and the time will come when AI will perform most coding tasks. By utilizing vibe coding now, you are building software in collaboration with AI. Learning how to work with AI, its various tools, and techniques will help you continuously acquire new skills and remain ahead as technology evolves.
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