Dangers of "Vibe Coding" in the AI Era

NEW YORK - EntSun -- Reflections from Three Decades in the Trenches

After thirty years coding through every major shift, from COBOL to microservices, nothing has disturbed me like "vibe coding." AI now transforms natural-language descriptions into functional software instantly, bypassing syntax, debugging, and deep reasoning.
The initial thrill of rapid creation quickly reveals hidden costs: skill atrophy. Developers stop mastering fundamentals, relying on regeneration instead of understanding.

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This produces fast shipping but brittle competence. When AI fails or novelty arises, comprehension collapses. Unlike past tools that amplified thought, vibe coding circumvents it. The path forward: embrace AI consciously. Let beginners struggle with basics first; let veterans own architecture while automating boilerplate. Use it as a ladder, not a crutch. Deep engineering wisdom still demands effort, it never writes itself.

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