Troubleshooting Agile

Vibing Isn't for Everyone, Part II

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Jan 14, 2026
Listener Tom raises concerns about the practicality of Vibe Coding and its perception in the tech community. Jeffrey shares insights from his experience with trivial tools that surprisingly enhance developer productivity. They delve into how small tools can kickstart large ecosystems, encouraging community growth and innovation. The discussion highlights the importance of simple libraries as indicators of a thriving environment. The hosts emphasize that initial outputs from new tools often lack value, recommending a cautious approach to adoption.
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ANECDOTE

Small Tools Spark Big Productivity

  • Jeffrey Fredrick recounts building small tooling at Agitar that boosted his productivity and testing quality.
  • He compares those trivial tools to Gene Kim's VibeCoding libraries as signs of a growing ecosystem.
INSIGHT

Trivial Libraries Create Ecosystem Momentum

  • Trivial open-source libraries can unlock downstream practices and widespread adoption.
  • Small, focused tools form the infrastructure that helps a community adopt new ways of working.
ADVICE

Evaluate VibeCoding Before Full Adoption

  • Don't adopt VibeCoding wholesale across your organization without evaluating fit for your context.
  • Stay in the community of needs and decide whether and when the approach brings real value to you.
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