5 Things Vibe Coding Gets Right and 5 Things It Gets Wrong

Vibe coding has become one of those phrases that people either love or hate. Some use it to describe the future of software development. Others use it as shorthand for careless AI-generated code. So instead of asking whether vibe coding is "good" or "bad," the better question is: where does it actually work, and where does it create hidden debt? Rather than relying on opinions or hype, this article looks at what recent studies and research actually say about vibe coding. We'll explore where it can genuinely boost productivity, and where it falls short. So, let's get started. // 1. Making Prototyping Easier The best use case for vibe coding is not replacing an engineer. It is getting from idea to prototype faster. For years, many good ideas died before the first usable version existed. Building even a simple app required setting up a frontend, backend, database, authentication, deployment,…