The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source When vibe coding goes viral (Interview)
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Jun 27, 2025 
Chris Anderson, an early contributor to CouchDB and Couchbase, now works on Vibes.diy and Fireproof, focusing on accessible programming. He discusses the evolution of coding, sharing insights from his journey with CouchDB and the inception of new tools. Chris highlights how app development has transformed into a collaborative, user-friendly endeavor reminiscent of TikTok. The conversation touches on innovative data management, AI collaboration, and the future of coding accessibility, emphasizing community creativity and efficient app generation.
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Chris's Early CouchDB Journey
- Chris Anderson shares his early involvement with CouchDB and how he taught himself Erlang to debug and contribute.
- He recounts joining Damien Katz and starting a company that helped incubate Node.js and other projects.
Fireproof's Cryptographic Data Provenance
- Fireproof database uses cryptographic data provenance making it like a mini blockchain in the browser.
- This ensures data integrity and deterministic replication results regardless of operation order.
Simplify Coding for Everyone
- Make coding simpler so even those who have not programmed recently can build apps quickly.
- Focus on user-friendly AI-assisted app generation for all skill levels.