The revolutionary AI-powered development methodology that lets you build software through natural language
Coined by Andrej Karpathy • February 2025
Vibe coding represents a paradigm shift in software development. Instead of writing code line by line, developers describe what they want to build in natural language, and AI generates the implementation. This approach, popularized by Andrej Karpathy in early 2025, emphasizes rapid iteration and experimentation.
“There's a new kind of coding I call 'vibe coding', where you fully give in to the vibes, embrace exponentials, and forget that the code even exists.”— Andrej Karpathy, February 2025
Build prototypes and MVPs in hours instead of weeks
No years of coding experience required to build apps
25% of YC startups use 95% AI-generated code
Describe what you want to build in plain English. Focus on the outcome, not the implementation details.
Test ideas quickly. If something doesn't work, describe the fix and regenerate. Speed over perfection.
Accept AI suggestions liberally. Focus on whether the code works, not how it's implemented.
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