AI + a16z How to Vibe Code Securely
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Jul 25, 2025 
Feross Aboukhadijeh, Founder and CEO of Socket, dives into the transformative role of AI in software engineering. He discusses the concept of 'Vibe Coding' and how it reshapes workflows while highlighting security considerations. Feross emphasizes the importance of vetting code and maintaining a safe supply chain to prevent vulnerabilities, even as AI tools boost productivity. He also explores the balance between human oversight and automated systems in enhancing cybersecurity, reminding developers of the essential practices to ensure safe coding.
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Review AI-Generated Code Carefully
- Always scrutinize every line of AI-generated code to ensure security.
- Treat AI outputs like draft emails: review and tweak before final use.
Quick AI Code For One-Off Tasks
- Feross Aboukhadijeh sometimes runs AI-generated code without reviewing it for quick one-off tasks.
- He only does this when the code will be discarded and there’s low risk of security compromise.
Vibe Coding Expands Developer Base
- Vibe coding enables more people to write code, expanding the developer community.
- Newcomers often use it as a gateway to learn software engineering concepts deeply.