Changelog Master Feed The smell of vibe coding (Changelog News #155)
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Aug 4, 2025 Discover the intriguing world of vibe coding and its potential pitfalls in maintainability. Learn how a dating app faced data leaks due to this practice. Get insights on groundbreaking AI tools, including a Go-based coding agent. Explore innovative ways for remote teams to enhance their communication dynamics. Plus, hear about a clever website offering up-to-date pricing for major LLM APIs. Tune in for essential tech discussions that blend humor with valuable insights!
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Care About Code Quality
- Care deeply about your code's maintainability and consistency.
- Don't leave long-term quality to chance or AI model predictions alone.
Alex Kondov on Vibe Coding Smell
- Alex Kondov can tell when code was vibe coded just by its smell, highlighting certain coding anti-patterns.
- He urges developers to care about code quality, consistency, and maintainability rather than relying on AI models blindly.
Tea App Leak Analysis
- Jen Kammerath analyzed the Tea app hack and found it was likely made by an inexperienced developer.
- The app's data leak stemmed from gross negligence, not a hack, and wasn't vibe coded.