A little share and comments on Vibe codding (AI coding)

So I have spent the past few days learning this "vibe codding thing" and I found some value... but... the reality is:

Its not as easy as ppl put it, maybe its obvious but it is best if you know the basics of coding if you are to use this tools effectively, however here is my breakdown on vibe coding tools

Bolt> Great for mobile apps and launching projects ready to be uploaded to play store and Apple store
Replit > Good for general web/mobile app ideas but the final app always comes with a lot of bugs, even if you describe crystal clear what you need in the prompt, the app will have tons of bugs to fix and you will spend your credits and your whole day fixing it, the UI is always the same for all projects unless you upload an already built UI, anyways I have learned that you can use this tool for the general design of the app and then move to another tool to debug and add style and functionality

Lets say you want to make a full CRM, replit can build you the base code and the you debug, make it functional and create a stunning UI UX Design on another AI tool

v0> Great for UI, you can even import Envato elements UI designs here and play with them, the AI is a little dumb and does not have memory so you will have to be very precise with your prompt when creating or editing, but you can have a fully funcional UI UX design in a matter of minutes

Cursor> Definitely the best out there but it does not work for people without coding skills, if you want an MVP product, this is the tool you need, but you need to understand wth are you doing

this is a great place to learn coding https://www.youtube.com/@freecodecamp

lots of tutorials for beginers to learn the basics of python Java script etc...


So know the million dollar question, how do we monetize this? well... thats also why I am here, I learned the basics of AI coding but without a proper audience, or lots of money to spend on advertising the idea or the outcome will be basically 0, or you can just to try and land a gig as a programer without the real skills needed, and with no experience this is kind of a hard thing to do since all fiver, upwork, freelancer etc marketplace is oversaturated and the job goes to the people who have years and reputation working there

I am reading your thougts on this, how would you monetize this vibe coding rush? Be specific, don`t say "I will build a dating app and make millions"
because thats not how it works, most important part is marketing and selling the app, idea or product.

But lets brainstorm a little here and try to come up with actual ideas to monetize this tools

thanks for reading and hope the info helps

Vibe coding is just another ai hype. The guy who claimed he made thousands of dollars with vibe coding a video game got hacked the next day and could not fix it and have to pullout the game.
But if you still want to vibe code here is some good advice:

I would just learn a no code platform like bubble. It's extremely powerful and will actually give you skills and fundamentals that you can use to build anything you can think of

"Vibe coding" is a very dangerous thing. A person who does not know programming will not be able to fix hidden bugs. Such a person cannot guarantee code security. He will not be able to support the project. It is scary to imagine what problems such a craft will cause if some organization decides to trust it.

When a real programmer writes code with AI (DeepSeek, Sonnet 3.7, GPT-4.5, etc.), he is constantly giving the model pain... a lot of pain, forcing it to constantly rewrite and edit everything. If a housewife does it, armaggedon is inevitable.

flackz said:

When a real programmer writes code with AI (DeepSeek, Sonnet 3.7, GPT-4.5, etc.), he is constantly giving the model pain... a lot of pain, forcing it to constantly rewrite and edit everything. If a housewife does it, armaggedon is inevitable.

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Exactly. And if you don't at least plan a little bit what you want to build you're going to have big troubles ahead.

"vibe coding" should be limited to the actual implementation of a feature you've already scoped tightly with basic reviewing at each step.

I've been coding for around 5 years, and I like vibe coding in the sense that I can build something I know nothing about very easily.
For example - I only work with backend, but recently tried a small front-end project and "vibe coded" it. In the past I would have to actually spend several hours / days watching videos about the technology...

With that being said, I am only able to do this because I already have experience and overall problem-solving skills. But as for unexperienced people I don't think they would get far with this vibe coding stuff, as soon as their code gets complex they will be completely lost.

starting a community of "vibe coders" could be an idea. some kinda "vibe community" to exchange how to use ide like cursor and "vibe together". it's not neccessary to have a prior programming skills to start making simple mvps with it. especially like bots for discord or telegram. to start effeciently it really comes down to a few rules on a building process. the theory can be studied during the coding process, especially the debugging. and all the security issues that vibecoders have sound like a problem to be solved at some level. basically the community got to explain to newbies why asking ai some subsequent questions is crucial

Hey guys thanks a Lot for the feedback... So the recap is:

1 Learn to do it right
2 Use it for personal projects


Yeah I was thinking is too good to be true, the apps I Made are functional and if I needed support I could hire a codder to fix issues with the client, but definitely I had My hopes way too high specially bcs I know sht about codding and also about cyber Security

tonymoneyman said:

I've been coding for around 5 years, and I like vibe coding in the sense that I can build something I know nothing about very easily.
For example - I only work with backend, but recently tried a small front-end project and "vibe coded" it. In the past I would have to actually spend several hours / days watching videos about the technology...

With that being said, I am only able to do this because I already have experience and overall problem-solving skills. But as for unexperienced people I don't think they would get far with this vibe coding stuff, as soon as their code gets complex they will be completely lost.

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Exactly, I found My apps we're too ugly and then I learned v0 existed, You can prompt a professional looking UI with a couple prompts, but the backend is the real pain. And yes what if it crashes, what if, what if... I have no idea what i'm doing

IM Dude said:

Vibe coding is just another ai hype. The guy who claimed he made thousands of dollars with vibe coding a video game got hacked the next day and could not fix it and have to pullout the game.
But if you still want to vibe code here is some good advice:

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Thanks dude, that video really helped... I was caught in the hype but I needed a dose of reality

So it can work, like all AI tools but you need to understand it and do it properly

cesar_silent said:

Thanks dude, that video really helped... I was caught in the hype but I needed a dose of reality

So it can work, like all AI tools but you need to understand it and do it properly

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Remember prompt engineering? No one talks about anymore.

cesar_silent said:

if I needed support I could hire a codder to fix issues with the client, but definitely I had My hopes way too high specially bcs I know sht about codding and also about cyber Security

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Oh, good luck on that then

For your information, it's MUCH easier for a programmer to write something from scratch than to try to understand the logic of code written by someone else. Bug fixing and security insurance is something that can't be implemented at all in your scenario unless you are a very wealthy person who can hire a group of professional programmers on a full-time basis.

flackz said:

Oh, good luck on that then

For your information, it's MUCH easier for a programmer to write something from scratch than to try to understand the logic of code written by someone else. Bug fixing and security insurance is something that can't be implemented at all in your scenario unless you are a very wealthy person who can hire a group of professional programmers on a full-time basis.

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Thanks for the positive feedback

I just found an explanation for my tech skills


So yeah I finally understand why is this just HS, thanks to everyone for their feedback

Nexmaruf said:

3 Rules About Vibe Coding (from the video):​

1. Choose a popular, simple tech stack
   Use well-known tools like React, Express, Tailwind, Redis, and Deno (or alternatives like Vue.js and Nuxt). Avoid fancy new frameworks that AI might struggle with.
2. Get good at Git (version control)
   Use version control to protect your working code because AI can delete or overwrite code unpredictably. Tools like Claude Code can help automate commits.
3. Be a product manager for your AI, not just a coder
   Break down complex requirements into small, specific, and well-contextualized steps. Provide clear documentation and context to avoid AI-generated creativity and ensure deterministic output.

And here are some additional tips:

1. Have a Clear Plan Before You Start: Write down or sketch your idea first. The clearer your plan, the better the AI can help.
2. Test Your Code Often: Run your app regularly to catch problems early instead of waiting until the end.
3. Use Online Help and AI Tools: Look for answers in coding communities or use AI tools to find examples and fix problems faster.
4. Let AI Help with Documentation: Ask the AI to write comments and explanations in your code to make it easier to understand later.

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looks like AI wrote this

Imo, vibe coding is a deathwish without prior coding or prod experience, but it’s still pretty awesome if you know what you’re doing.

*Tho With how fast the AI scene is moving, that could change very soon.

I need to read more about this as soon as possible

The AI vibe coding is just basic logic that plays with the ui else it will hallucinate to oblivion. I'm close to the metal on vs code juggling available models and sometime a small error becomes a disaster. The companies are selling dreams but what is available is walking the AI agent through what you know and it's a breeze.
They need context, context without technical background of exact libraries and apis would be guess work and a prayer. Google is also over selling to the consumer too early.

For real product devs and coding background is a must.

Focus on solving micro-problems for micro-businesses or specific online niches. Think about small utility applications, data processing programs, or custom dashboards for a particular industry that existing software doesn't quite cover, or is too expensive for them.