What is vibe coding?

This is a podcast episode titled, What is vibe coding?. The summary for this episode is: <p>This episode of&nbsp;<em>Techsplainers</em>&nbsp;introduces vibe coding, the practice of using AI tools to generate software code through natural language prompts rather than manual coding. We explore how this approach follows a "code first, refine later" philosophy that prioritizes experimentation and rapid prototyping. The podcast walks through the four-step implementation process: choosing an AI coding assistant platform, defining requirements through clear prompts, refining the generated code, and reviewing before deployment. While highlighting vibe coding's ability to accelerate development and free human creativity, we also examine its limitations—including challenges with technical complexity, code quality, debugging, maintenance, and security concerns. The discussion concludes by examining how vibe coding is driving paradigm shifts in software development through quick prototyping, problem-first approaches, reduced risk with maximized impact, and multimodal interfaces that combine voice, visual, and text-based coding methods to create more intuitive development environments. </p><p><br></p><p>Find more information at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/techsplainers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/techsplainers</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Narrated by Amanda Downie</strong></p>