Pros and Cons of Vibe Coding

Vibe coding is a newer way of building software where you use generative AI, like large language models, to write code from natural language prompts instead of typing everything out yourself. You describe what you want, and the AI gives you code.

I’ve tried it in my own projects, and while it feels magical at first, it has both upsides and downsides.

The Pros

• Speed
  AI makes prototyping much faster, especially for repetitive or boilerplate code.

• Lower entry barrier
  It helps beginners get working results without knowing every detail of a framework.

• Idea exploration (My personal favourite)
  Great for quick experiments, you can test different approaches in minutes.

• Learning support
  I’ve personally picked up new patterns and libraries just by reading AI generated code.

The Cons

• Quality issues
  The code isn’t always clean or efficient, so you still need to review and adjust.

• Context limits
  For bigger projects, the AI sometimes misses details and breaks things.

• Shallow understanding
  Relying too much on AI can slow down real learning.

• Security and reliability
  Bugs or hidden vulnerabilities are possible if you trust the output blindly.

My Take

For me, vibe coding is best as a helper. I like it for brainstorming, learning, or small projects. But for production apps, I’d rather combine it with manual coding and testing.