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Vibe Coding

Translating your intent into functional applications with the power of AI.

What is Vibe Coding?

Vibe coding is a new paradigm in software development where the primary skill is not writing code line-by-line, but clearly communicating your vision or "vibe" to an AI coding partner. It's about articulating your intent so effectively that an LLM can understand it and generate the best possible result. The quality of your prompt directly determines the quality of the output.

The most important part of Vibe Coding is your intent, and then successfully translating that intent into a clear, effective prompt.

The Spectrum of Complexity

Vibe coding applies to tasks of all sizes. Click below to explore different levels.

1. Simple Tasks

This level involves generating self-contained assets or simple applications. Your intent is focused on a single, well-defined output.

Example Use Cases:

  • Creating a simple informational website
  • Generating a specific image or logo
  • Writing a script for data conversion
  • Building a single-component UI element

Common Tools:

  • ChatGPT
  • Gemini
  • Claude

How this article was created

  1. Asked Gemini to create a blog post.
    "Could you create a blog post?"

    Blog content draft: Vibe Coding

    What matters most is your intent. The next step is converting that intent into a prompt so the LLM can better understand it and provide the best results.

    Types of Vibe Coding

    Simple tasks: creating a simple website, info page, image, etc. (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude — LLM services)

    Interactive and frontend-heavy services: V0, Loveable (no-code services)

    Complete services (frontend + backend): Replit, Cursor, Claude Code, Gemini CLI, OpenAI Codex (complex applications)

    Process: Your intent → Prompt → Plan → Execution → Human Feedback (human in the loop)

    As you move further toward more complex services—such as system design, algorithms, best practices, and security—having more knowledge and experience becomes increasingly valuable.
  2. Asked more visual artifact
    "Love it. I’m wondering if you can add images, tables, or charts to make the articles more engaging and visually appealing."

2. Interactive & Frontend-Heavy

Here, the focus is on creating dynamic user interfaces and experiences, often without writing traditional code. You provide the intent, and the service builds the interactive components.

Example Use Cases:

  • Prototyping a user dashboard
  • Building a custom landing page with forms
  • Creating an interactive data visualization

Common Tools:

  • V0.dev
  • Loveable
  • Other No-Code/Low-Code AI builders

How this demo was built

  1. Asked Claude to generate a prompt for V0.
    A simple landing page prompt for v0 (Vibe Coding) to promote a Business Automation Workshop.
  2. Then opened up V0 and created a Demo project.
  3. Pasted the prompt created by Claude
    Create a modern, professional landing page for a Business Automation Workshop.

    Design style: Clean, tech-forward with subtle gradient accents. Use a blue and white color scheme with accent colors in teal or purple. Include smooth animations on scroll.

    Sections needed:

    1. Hero Section:
    - Headline: "Transform Your Business with Smart Automation"
    - Subheadline: "Join our intensive 2-day workshop and learn to save 20+ hours per week"
    - CTA button: "Reserve Your Spot" (prominent, contrasting color)
    - Background: Abstract geometric pattern or subtle tech-inspired animation
    - Include a countdown timer for early bird pricing

    2. Problem/Solution Section:
    - Title: "Stop Drowning in Repetitive Tasks"
    - 3 pain points with icons (manual data entry, inefficient workflows, human errors)
    - Transform arrow leading to solutions

    3. What You'll Learn:
    - Grid of 6 key topics with icons:
    • Workflow automation fundamentals
    • AI tools for business
    • No-code automation platforms
    • Email and CRM automation
    • Data integration strategies
    • ROI measurement

    4. Workshop Details:
    - Date, time, location (or virtual)
    - Format: Interactive sessions, hands-on exercises
    - What's included: Workbook, templates, tool access, certificate

    5. Instructor/Credibility:
    - Brief bio with professional photo
    - Company logos of past clients
    - "500+ businesses automated" stat

    6. Testimonials:
    - Carousel of 3 testimonials with photos
    - Include specific results/metrics

    7. Pricing:
    - Early bird and regular pricing cards
    - "Save $200" badge on early bird
    - Payment icons for trust

    8. FAQ Section:
    - Expandable accordion with 5-6 common questions

    9. Final CTA:
    - "Ready to Automate Your Success?"
    - Email capture with "Get Workshop Details" button
    - Money-back guarantee badge

    Footer: Contact info, social links, privacy policy

    Make it responsive, accessibility-friendly, and optimized for conversions. Include hover effects on buttons and cards. Use Inter or similar modern font.

3. Complete Services (Frontend + Backend)

This is the most advanced level, involving the creation of full-stack applications. Your intent must cover not just the UI, but also backend logic, database structure, and deployment.

Example Use Cases:

  • Developing a full e-commerce site
  • Building a social media application
  • Creating a SaaS product with user accounts

Common Tools:

  • Replit
  • Cursor
  • Gemini in Project IDX / VS Code
  • GitHub Copilot Workspace

How this full service was built and deployed

  1. Use V0 for UI design
  2. Download the code
  3. Use Claude Code or Cursor to develop backend and debug
Service developed and deployed

The Development Process

The journey from an idea to a finished product follows a clear, iterative path.

🎯

Your Intent

The core idea

→

✍️

Prompt

Translate intent

→

🗺️

Plan

AI outlines steps

→

⚙️

Execution

AI generates code

→

🧑‍💻

Human Feedback

Refine & guide

Expertise Matters More Than Ever

As you move from simple tasks to complex services, your knowledge becomes increasingly vital. The AI can generate code, but it doesn't understand the nuances of great software. Your expertise is the critical feedback that guides the AI.

  • ✓ System Design: You provide the architectural vision that ensures scalability and maintainability.
  • ✓ Algorithms & Best Practices: You ensure the generated code is efficient, readable, and follows industry standards.
  • ✓ Security: You are the guardian against vulnerabilities that an AI might overlook.

In Vibe Coding, the human is not just in the loop; the human is the architect.

Best Practices for Vibe Coding

  • Start with clear outcomes: Don't describe the solution; describe the problem and desired result
  • Iterate relentlessly: Your first prompt won't be perfect. Refine based on what you get
  • Learn the language of your tools: Each AI has its quirks. Claude likes detail, GPT-4 appreciates context, Gemini excels with examples
  • Don't abandon fundamentals: Understanding coding concepts helps you spot issues and guide improvements
  • Document your prompts: Good prompts are reusable assets
  • Version control everything: Even though you're not writing code, save working versions frequently. AI outputs can vary, and today's perfect solution might be tomorrow's lost code
  • Don't be afraid to start fresh: LLMs generate code lightning-fast, but they can get stuck in debugging loops. If you've spent 15 minutes on a bug, consider reverting to your last working version and reprompting with lessons learned. Sometimes a fresh generation works better than endless patches

The Future is Already Here

Vibe coding isn't replacing traditional development – it's augmenting it. Junior developers can build senior-level applications. Senior developers can 10x their output. Non-developers can bring their ideas to life.

The democratization of software creation is happening now. The question isn't whether you should learn vibe coding, but how quickly you can adapt to this new paradigm.

Your next app might be just a conversation away.