A mind virus phenomenon coined by renowned AI researcher Andrej Karpathy that describes relying on AI like ChatGPT and other large language models to generate code based on user descriptions and prompts. Oftentimes the desired outcome of the prompt is desired vs the actual lines of code themselves.
One could argue that it's great for proof of concepting work, but terrible for deploying to production.
One could argue that it's great for proof of concepting work, but terrible for deploying to production.
Non Technical Crypto Bro: Yo check out this new SaaS product that transacts b2b payments that I built while vibe coding with ChatGPT!
Software engineer: Super neat! What approach did you use to prevent Denial of Wallet attacks and what service did you use to secure your API keys?
Non Technical Crypto Bro: WTF are you even talking about? Who gives a shit! Look at my amazing product!
Software engineer: Super neat! What approach did you use to prevent Denial of Wallet attacks and what service did you use to secure your API keys?
Non Technical Crypto Bro: WTF are you even talking about? Who gives a shit! Look at my amazing product!
by Justinmix May 28, 2025
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by Ziggs Heil May 13, 2025
Get the Vibe Coding mug.The use of an LLM (Large Language Model; commonly referred to as AI) to write code in lieu of actual programming skill.
Hey why did you quit college?
We don't need computer science degrees anymore, man, I'm just VIBE CODING now...
We don't need computer science degrees anymore, man, I'm just VIBE CODING now...
by parmesancheese March 17, 2025
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Just don't be like Dave over there who doesn't have an inkling of a plan and expects the AI to do all the heavy lifting. Be like Adam who gives long detailed instructions and blueprints to the AI coding agent. Unlike Dave, Adam is in complete control of his codebase, and will always steer the AI back on track if he finds the output lacking.
Just don't be like Dave over there who doesn't have an inkling of a plan and expects the AI to do all the heavy lifting. Be like Adam who gives long detailed instructions and blueprints to the AI coding agent. Unlike Dave, Adam is in complete control of his codebase, and will always steer the AI back on track if he finds the output lacking.
Dave: bro why does the AI keep spitting out random code?
Adam: that's because you're using it wrong. It's not going to make you a sandwich if you don't tell it exactly *how* to make it. If you don't know what you're doing then "vibe coding" isn't for you.
Adam: that's because you're using it wrong. It's not going to make you a sandwich if you don't tell it exactly *how* to make it. If you don't know what you're doing then "vibe coding" isn't for you.
by chatGeePeeTee August 10, 2025
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AI refused to write more than 800 lines of code, got to this point after just 1h of vibe coding. It is really killing the vibe...
by Ceserik March 14, 2025
Get the vibe coding mug.The art of creating software while doing almost zero actual coding, by completely surrendering to AI tools and just going with the flow. Involves talking to LLMs like Cursor Composer instead of typing code, blindly accepting all suggestions, and copying error messages without reading them.
Characteristics include: letting your codebase grow beyond your comprehension, working around bugs instead of fixing them, asking for random changes until errors disappear, and the complete absence of reading diffs. Perfect for weekend projects where functionality matters more than understanding what the hell is actually happening under the hood.
Characteristics include: letting your codebase grow beyond your comprehension, working around bugs instead of fixing them, asking for random changes until errors disappear, and the complete absence of reading diffs. Perfect for weekend projects where functionality matters more than understanding what the hell is actually happening under the hood.
"Dude, I built an entire e-commerce site yesterday through vibe coding. Just whispered 'make the button blue' into my mic and accepted whatever the AI wrote. No idea how any of it works but it's live lol."
"Why are you actually reading through that function? Just vibe code it, bro. Ask the AI to 'make it faster' and accept all."
"Why are you actually reading through that function? Just vibe code it, bro. Ask the AI to 'make it faster' and accept all."
by Uncle William March 3, 2025
Get the vibe coding mug.Code or a project you throw together by telling an AI stuff like “make it sick” or “whip up a cool app.” It’s dope for cranking out ideas quick, letting anyone with a vibe turn it into something real, no coding degree needed. If you’re on point with clear directions, you get a solid base to work with. But if you’re just vibing with no plan, you’ll end up with a janky, bug-filled mess that barely runs.
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Example 1:
“This vibe coded game looks cool as hell, but ‘make it fun’ left it buggier than a cheap phone.”
Example 2:
“Her vibe coded site’s straight-up fire—clean, works great, ‘cause she told the AI exactly what she wanted.”
“This vibe coded game looks cool as hell, but ‘make it fun’ left it buggier than a cheap phone.”
Example 2:
“Her vibe coded site’s straight-up fire—clean, works great, ‘cause she told the AI exactly what she wanted.”
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