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to vibe code
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to write computer code in a casual or careless way, often using AI assistance
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
vibe code
3rd person singular
vibe codes
Present participle
vibe coding
Past simple
vibe coded
Past participle
vibe coded
What does "to vibe code" mean in programming slang?
This term emerged in the early 2020s with the rise of AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, particularly within developer communities on Twitter, Reddit, and YouTube. Today, it is used to describe writing computer code in a casual or careless way — often by accepting AI-generated suggestions without fully understanding them — prioritizing speed and flow over rigorous correctness or deep comprehension. Developers typically use the term either humorously to describe their own lazy coding sessions or critically to call out sloppy, unmaintainable work.
Examples
He vibe coded the app using ChatGPT.
