The Cerebral Valley Podcast Vibecode Showdown
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Mar 28, 2025 Dive into the buzz of vibe coding and discover the highs and lows of new tools like Lovable. Explore the quirky world of AI-generated Studio Ghibli memes while unraveling copyright conundrums. Uncover the controversy surrounding a sales AI startup's dubious customer claims and its impact on the tech landscape. Plus, get the scoop on Waymo's exciting expansion into Washington, D.C., and the safety showdown between autonomous vehicles and human drivers. It's a fascinating blend of tech, creativity, and market intrigue!
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Vibe Coding Frenzy
- Eric Newcomer tried various coding platforms like Vercel, Lovable, and Claude Code.
- Lovable impressed him the most with its design capabilities, while Claude Code felt overly autonomous.
Front-End vs. Back-End
- Front-end design tools are impressive, but the lack of back-end integration limits functionality.
- True coding work still requires refinement, resembling the '80/20' problem in self-driving cars.
Studio Ghibli Generator
- OpenAI's new image model excels at creating Studio Ghibli-style images, flooding social media.
- Eric Newcomer even uses it to create personalized images, incorporating his favorite animal, red pandas.