The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source The smell of vibe coding (News)
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Aug 4, 2025 Ever heard of vibe coding? It's a topic that gets a thorough sniff and critique, spotlighting the need for better coding practices. Discover the AI coding agent, Crush, and learn how security issues can arise in unexpected places. Plus, there's a handy new site for LLM API pricing updates. The conversation also embraces the importance of informal communication channels for remote teams, sparking creativity and cohesion among members. And don't miss out on strategies to enhance team dynamics with AI-driven tools.
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Identifying Vibe Coding
- Alex Kondov identifies "vibe coding" by spotting inconsistent or redundant coding practices.
- Caring about code quality and consistency avoids maintainability issues introduced by unreliable coding methods.
Care for Code Quality
- Care deeply about your code's quality, consistency, and long-term impact.
- Avoid leaving codebase maintainability up to automated models or shortcuts.
Tea App Leak Cause
- The Tea app data leak was due to negligence and inexperience rather than vibe coding.
- The app openly published sensitive data, highlighting poor development oversight.