Blog — Joseph Thekkekara — Joseph Thekkekara

I recently came across the term "vibe coding" - coined by Andrej Karpathy in February 2025 - and it perfectly describes what I've been doing with my AI experiments! It's this fascinating new programming paradigm where you surrender to the "vibes" of AI and let it handle the nitty-gritty details of coding.

As someone who's been actively experimenting with AI-powered development (check out my AI Experiments), I've seen firsthand how this approach transforms ideas into working applications. My recent projects - including a presentation generator and a diagram creator - all started with simple conversations with AI, no complex technical specifications needed.

What excites me most about vibe coding is how it democratizes software development. You don't need years of programming experience anymore - just clear ideas and the ability to communicate them effectively. Recent Y Combinator startups are even reporting that AI generates up to 95% of their codebases, signaling a fundamental shift in how software is created.

While traditional software engineers won't become obsolete, their role will evolve to focus on higher-level tasks that LLMs aren't good at - system architecture, security, and complex problem-solving requiring deep domain knowledge. For hobbyists and idea-people like me, vibe coding opens up a world of possibilities, turning weekend projects into reality with just a clear vision and AI assistance.

A Historical Perspective

We're witnessing a pivotal moment in technology, similar to when automobiles replaced horse-drawn carriages or when digital databases superseded paper filing systems. Those transitions weren't just about replacing one tool with another - they fundamentally changed how society operated.

Vibe coding represents a similar paradigm shift. Traditional software engineers won't become obsolete; instead, they'll evolve to focus on higher-level tasks that LLMs aren't good at - system architecture, security considerations, and complex problem-solving that requires deep domain knowledge.

Looking Forward

For now, I'm using vibe coding to solve my immediate needs - creating tools that make my life easier. But I believe this is just the beginning. As AI tools become more sophisticated, this approach to software development will become increasingly mainstream.

The future of coding might not be about knowing every syntax detail or memorizing documentation. Instead, it could be about effectively communicating with AI, understanding system design at a high level, and knowing how to guide these powerful tools toward solving real-world problems.