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The first version almost always works. You describe a tool in one sentence and it runs in two minutes. It feels like magic.
Then the second moment happens. You want one small change. The model rewrites half the file and breaks everything else. This is the gap between usable code and trash.
I build applications using natural language. I use Next.js and Supabase. I learned one thing: The bottleneck is no longer typing code. The bottleneck is how precisely you describe things and how carefully you read.
The name Vibe Coding is misleading. It suggests you just wing it. In reality, the clearer your first prompt, the fewer rounds you need later.
Avoid these mistakes:
- Giving the model too much at once.
- Asking for large changes on long files.
- Letting the model make decisions for you.
If you ask a model to change a date format in a 400 line file, it might break three other things.
Follow these rules to build software that lasts:
- Keep units small. One function or one component per task.
- Use Git constantly. Commit after every working version.
- Treat Git as your safety net. If a run breaks your code, revert it in two seconds.
- Read every line. Generated code is a draft, not a final product.
The most dangerous phrase is "it works." Just because code runs does not mean it is safe.
A model might write data access directly into a client component. It might skip security rules. It works fine with test data. It creates a data leak with real users. The model did not fail to compile code. It simply made an assumption that was wrong for your context.
Vibe Coding shines for:
- Internal tools.
- Prototypes.
- Small automations.
It becomes hard when systems grow large and critical. You need an experienced developer in the loop to guide the AI.
Vibe Coding does not make programming faster. It changes who can build software. A person who knows a problem well can build a solution if they learn these disciplines.
Specify clearly. Work in small steps. Read the code. Know your limits. It is not magic. It is a new tool that requires a skilled hand.
Source: https://dev.to/mgundlach/vibe-coding-das-man-in-sechs-monaten-noch-anfassen-kann-b1j