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Vibe coding is having its moment

May 8, 2025

Discover the rising trend of vibe coding, where AI transforms conversational ideas into real code. Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Apple are jumping on board, fueling innovations in AI-assisted programming. Hear from early adopter Clarence Huang about how this shift redefines software engineering, emphasizing creativity and supervision over traditional typing skills. The podcast also tackles security concerns related to AI-generated code, such as 'slopsquatting', highlighting the need for human judgment in this evolving landscape.

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Quick takeaways

Vibe coding enhances software development by allowing natural language prompts for AI-generated code, emphasizing clarity over traditional typing skills.

However, reliance on AI can pose risks, as inexperienced users might unwittingly introduce security vulnerabilities without strong foundational coding knowledge.

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The Emergence of Vibe Coding

Vibe coding is reshaping the landscape of software development, allowing programmers to collaborate with AI in a conversational manner. Instead of traditional coding, this approach involves describing the desired software in natural language, after which the AI generates the corresponding code. This method not only streamlines the coding process but also shifts the focus from typing skills to the clarity of thought and communication of ideas. As tech giants like Google and Microsoft incorporate AI coding tools, startups are also emerging to support this innovative approach, demonstrating a significant evolution in the skill set required for software engineering.

Intro

3min

Evolving Software Engineering: The Shift from Typing to Supervision

4min

The Intersection of Vibe Coding and AI in Software Development

2min

The Intersection of AI Coding and Human Judgment

2min

Vibe coding is having a moment.

The buzzy new phrase was coined earlier this year by OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy to describe his process of programming by prompting AI. It's been embraced by tech professionals and amateurs alike.

Google, Microsoft and Apple have or are developing their own AI-assisted coding platforms while vibe coding startups like Cursor are raking in funding.

Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino recently spoke with Clarence Huang, vice president of technology at the financial software company Intuit and an early adopter of vibe coding, about how the practice has changed how he approaches building software.