Meaning of vibe coding | Babel Free

Definitions

A method of programming in which a developer generates source code by repeatedly prompting a large language model, and has a very limited awareness of how the code actually functions.

neologism, uncountable

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Examples

“There's a new kind of coding I call⟳ "vibe coding", where you fully give⟳ in to the vibes, embrace exponentials, and forget⟳ that the code even exists.”

“Not all of my vibecoding experiments have⟳ been successful. I've been struggling for weeks to build⟳ an "inbox autopilot" tool capable of responding to my emails automatically, in my writing style. I've encountered roadblocks when trying to integrate A.I. work⟳ flows into apps like⟳ Google Photos and iOS Voice Memos, which aren't designed to play⟳ well with third-party add-ons.”

“With all this vibe coding going on, we had to turn⟳ to an expert for some input. Simon Willison, an independent software developer and AI researcher, offered a nuanced perspective on AI-assisted programming in an interview with Ars Technica. "I really enjoy⟳ vibe coding," he said. "It's a fun way to try⟳ out an idea and prove⟳ if it can work⟳."”

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