Changelog News The smell of vibe coding
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Aug 4, 2025 Dive into the world of vibe coding, where convenience sometimes trumps quality. Discover a new Go-based AI coding agent that makes coding easier. Learn about a tool that estimates the costs of AI models and compares image generation capabilities. Plus, innovative strategies for remote teams to stay connected with ‘ramblings’ channels. It's a blend of tech insights and fresh communication tactics!
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The Smell of Vibe Coding
- Alex Kondov can detect when developers have been "vibe coding" by code smells like redundant implementations and inconsistent practices.
- He urges care for code quality and maintainability beyond just writing AI-generated code.
Care Beyond AI Models
- Care about your codebase's quality and consistency rather than rely on language model output alone.
- Avoid leaving your code's maintainability to the "weights of a model."
Crush: Flexible AI TUI Agent
- Charm's Crush is a Go-based terminal AI coding agent supporting multiple LLMs.
- It allows mid-session model switching while preserving context and supports extensible capabilities.