AI is like a super coder at our disposal

Ultimately, we need to shift from AI vs. developers to an AI + developers' mindset, advises Nagasanthosh Joysula, Co-founder of TableSprint, as he unpacks the new trend and possibilities of Vibe coding, while also addressing concerns around quality, accuracy, the value of human lens, copyrights, citizen-coding etc.

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How do you describe Vibe Coding?

Vibe coding can be best described as intuitive experi-mentation with code. Each experiment in Vibe coding starts with a requirement as a hypothesis. If the output of the Vibe coding matches the requirement, the experiment is a success. Otherwise, we go back and either provide more instructions to the Vibe coding platforms or rephrase the requirements for more aligned outputs.

How is it different from No-Code and Low-Code trends? What new value is Al bringing here?

Vibe coding can be imagined as an extension of Low-Code and No-Code trends. Al has redefined the bounds to the possibilities of No-Code and Low-Code platforms. Al is acting as a collaborative thinker in Vibe coding presenting possibilities, creating MVPs, supporting quick and agile development. It is as if a super coder is at our disposal along with previous Low-Code and No-Code platforms. With AI, creation of new applications may soon be easier than customization of standard applications.

Is Vibe coding for coders/professional developers or non-coders?

Vibe coding is for both coders and non-coders. Every day, we see many non-coders creating applications that solve their real needs. It can be a tutor application by a teacher, a prescription management page by a doctor and so on. Having said that, coders could Vibe code in a much more extensive manner. They create complicated workflows, deploy applications for businesses and also use it to speed up software engineering.

Can it be done at an enterprise scale for production-level environments?

In an enterprise scale, Vibe coding would require management policies and procedures applicable to any other standard software project. The implementation would be smoother as more professionals start adopting Vibe coding at a team and organisational level.