Vibe Coding
Building software by describing desired behavior to AI and iterating on generated code with limited attention to every implementation detail.
“He vibe-coded a working prototype over the weekend.”
The phrase can be celebratory for fast prototypes or critical when developers ship code they do not understand or test.
The term became popular in 2025 as AI coding agents and conversational development tools made natural-language programming mainstream.
vibe code
To build software mainly through AI-guided iteration.
AI-assisted coding
A broader, more neutral term.
Is vibe coding the same as no-code?
No. It can produce and modify real code even when the user interacts mostly through prompts.
Is vibe coding safe for production?
Only with review, testing, security checks, and understanding of critical behavior.