Comment by teekert
4 hours ago
I also don't understand the focus on vibe coding in the marketing. Vibe coding kind of has the image of being for non-devs, right?
I do like agents (like Claude Code), but I don't consider myself to be vibe coding when I use them. Either I'm using a language/framework I know and check every step. OR I'm learning, checking every step and asking for explanations.
I tried vibe coding, and really dislike the feeling I have when doing it. It feels like building a house, but without caring about it, and just using whatever tech. Sure I may have moisture problems later, but it's a throwaway house anyway. That's how I feel about it. Maybe I have a wrong definition.
Maybe it's good to not use "vibe coding" as a synonym for programming with agent assistance. Just to protect our profession. Like: "Ah you're vibing" (because you have Claude Code open), "No, I'm using CC to essentially type faster and prevent syntax errors and get better test coverage, maybe to get some smart solutions without deep research. But I understand and vouch for every loc here. 'We are not the same.'"
> I tried vibe coding, and really dislike the feeling I have when doing it. It feels like building a house, but without caring about it, and just using whatever tech. Sure I may have moisture problems later, but it's a throwaway house anyway. That's how I feel about it. Maybe I have a wrong definition.
No, I feel the same. I vibe-coded a few projects and after a few weeks I just threw them away, ultimately I felt I just wasted my time and wished I coudl get it back to do something useful.
> It feels like building a house, but without caring about it, and just using whatever tech.
So, most homebuilders (in the US) unfortunately.
I myself am now and expert at insulation and all the vapor-permeable and vapor-blocking membranes/foils/foams that come with it.
It came at great cost though, I hated the process of learning and the execution. I was less than happy for some years. But I feel even more uncomfortable vibe-home-improving than I do vibe-coding. The place is starting to look nice now though.