Internet culture
Vibe coding
An informal term for creating software by describing what you want to an AI coding tool and iterating on its output.
In everyday use
Someone describes a simple app, tests the generated version and asks for changes.
What to keep in mind
Working-looking output still needs checks for correctness, security and maintainability.
Also searched as: Vibecoding
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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