You’re doing vibe coding wrong: Here’s how to do it right

Vibe coding, a term humorously coined by Andrej Karpathy, refers to the practice of relying heavily on AI tools and autocomplete features in coding, often at the expense of understanding the underlying code. While it offers speed and ease for creating scripts, prototypes, and small projects, it can lead to significant risks when developing complex systems due to potential security vulnerabilities and technical debt. The text argues that vibe coding should be used judiciously, focusing on areas where the consequences of failure are minimal, such as personal scripts and static sites, while avoiding critical applications like payment processing and healthcare apps. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the code, using AI as a tool to enhance productivity rather than replace foundational coding skills, and highlights the necessity of responsible practices such as input validation, documenting AI-generated code, and maintaining version control to ensure code quality and safety.