The Aboard Podcast Timing My Vibe Coding
Jul 29, 2025
The hosts dive into the concept of vibe coding, contrasting it with traditional software development. They explore the evolution of coding tools, discussing the balance between simplicity and complexity, as well as the psychological challenges of using AI. A humorous personal story about a birthday cake order highlights the importance of personalization. They also address AI's limitations in understanding user prompts. Finally, the conversation looks at the future of computer science education and the foundational skills needed for tomorrow's tech landscape.
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Paul's Timeline Explorer Project
- Paul Ford built a timeline explorer from the Big Bang to the heat death of the universe using vibe coding.
- It includes a slider with events and YouTube videos, showcasing basic web tech and some math for time scaling.
Repetition Essential In AI Coding
- Interaction with AI tools requires repetition and iterative refinement to get things right.
- The AI can perform well but needs multiple attempts to avoid errors like misplacing historical events.
AI Eases Data Parsing Tasks
- AI excels at parsing and transforming natural language into structured data quickly.
- What used to take a day to parse Wikipedia data now takes minutes with AI assistance.