Changelog Interviews When vibe coding goes viral
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Jun 27, 2025 
Chris Anderson, a pioneer in NoSQL from his work with CouchDB and Couchbase, discusses his current projects, Vibes.diy and Fireproof. He explores the birth of vibe coding, a playful yet effective approach to app development that demystifies programming for everyone. The conversation touches on the evolution of database technology, emphasizing user-friendly innovations and collaborative opportunities. Chris also shares insights on the future of coding tools and the importance of accessibility in fostering creative coding experiences.
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Early CouchDB Involvement
- Chris Anderson joined CouchDB early by debugging and learning Erlang himself.
- IRC connections led to founding a company with Damien Katz to grow CouchDB.
Simplifying Programming's Barrier
- Programming is too hard and should not be a barrier to creation.
- CouchApp aimed to make CouchDB a serverless runtime for easy app deployment, aiding underserved users.
Incubating Node.js and NPM
- The Couchbase office incubated Node.js, NPM, and PouchDB alongside the CouchDB team.
- Chris witnessed foundational JavaScript infrastructure being created in their workspace.