Vibe Coding: Coding by Instinct, a Revolution Underway
- Sep 9
- 2 min read
Lately, a new term has been circulating in the digital world: “vibe coding.” Behind this somewhat mysterious phrase lies a very different approach to programming. More intuitive, more spontaneous, it appeals to both the curious and the creative, and it’s beginning to transform how we think about code.
🎨 Coding Without Being an Expert
Traditionally, learning to code required long hours of study: memorizing syntax, understanding languages, and mastering tools. Vibe coding breaks down this barrier. Thanks to artificial intelligence, you can now give simple instructions—often in natural language—and see a functional program appear in just a few minutes.
As a result, people who have never written a line of code can create websites, applications, or small games. For a personal project, a quick prototype, or even a creative idea, the experience is exhilarating.
⚠️ A Power… That Requires Caution
The good news is that there’s a way to get the most out of it without falling into traps:
Learn while you build: AI tools can explain the code they generate. You progress quickly while reinforcing your knowledge.
Focus on concepts: it’s not necessary to know every detail of syntax, but understanding what a database is, what an API is, or how a web interface works remains essential.
Recognize your limits: knowing when to ask for help—human or digital—is part of the process.
🌱 Towards “Responsible” Vibe Coding
The good news is that there’s a way to get the most out of it without falling into traps:
Learn while you build: AI tools can explain the code they generate. You progress quickly while reinforcing your knowledge.
Focus on concepts: it’s not necessary to know every detail of syntax, but understanding what a database is, what an API is, or how a web interface works remains essential.
Recognize your limits: knowing when to ask for help—human or digital—is part of the process.
🌟 A New Skill in Its Own Right
Rather than seeing it as a threat, vibe coding can be considered a new form of digital creativity. It’s not just about coding “by instinct,” but about learning to turn a vague idea into a concrete prototype with the help of AI. This ability could become a valuable skill, both for students and for professionals seeking speed and flexibility.
✨ And Tomorrow?
Today, vibe coding already allows you to build about 80% of an application. For the remaining 20%—security, reliability, production readiness—human expertise is still necessary. But the progress of AI models is staggering. Many believe that within a year or two, tools will be able to generate truly production-ready code.
In reality, the challenge doesn’t lie solely in technology, but in our ability to clearly express what we want to create. AI can assist, guide, and accelerate. But it still can’t read our minds. In this new world, knowing how to define a need precisely becomes just as important a skill as coding itself.
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