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Vibe Coding Your Own Productivity Tools

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Dec 7, 2025
This week, the hosts dive into the intriguing concept of 'vibe coding,' exploring its origins and implications for coding without strict rules. They discuss the risks of relying solely on vibe coding for commercial software and compare it to more structured LLM-assisted programming. Listeners get insight into tools that support vibe coding, along with practical tips on scoping and API usage. They also share their own coding projects, including a chic macOS app and Python scripts, while forecasting future trends in app development.
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INSIGHT

What Vibe Coding Really Is

  • Vibe coding means using LLMs to build small personal projects without deeply inspecting code.
  • It's effective for scripts and simple apps because LLMs have learned patterns from vast code corpora.
ADVICE

Don't Vibe Code Commercial Apps

  • Avoid relying on vibe coding for commercial software you plan to sell or support.
  • Commercial apps need maintainability, security, and support beyond initial generated code.
INSIGHT

LLMs Amplify Skilled Developers

  • LLM-assisted programming is distinct from vibe coding when used by experienced developers.
  • Skilled developers use agents to accelerate work while remaining the humans-in-the-loop.
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