Side Hustle School Ep. 3121 - Q&A: “I want to build an app with ‘vibe coding…’”
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Jul 18, 2025 Can you create an app just by describing your idea to AI? Delve into the concept of vibe coding, where natural language prompts help in app and website development. This method makes building applications accessible but comes with challenges in complexity and security. Discover how vibe coding can be a useful tool for side hustlers looking to test ideas and develop simple apps, all while setting realistic expectations for their projects.
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Vibe Coding Basics and Limits
- Vibe coding uses natural language prompts to generate code for apps and websites quickly.
- It lowers barriers to entry but is not yet suitable for complex or large-scale projects.
Vibe Coding Sparks Creativity
- Vibe coding accelerates creativity by allowing quick prototyping without deep coding knowledge.
- It enables rapid testing of ideas which was previously time-consuming and complex.
Challenges of AI-Generated Code
- AI-generated code can be messy, causing challenges with scalability, customization, and security.
- Debugging and security issues remain significant hurdles when relying solely on AI code generation.