What vibe coding really is and when to use it
The term sounds like a joke, yet it describes a real shift in how people work with code. We explain where it came from, what it means in practice and where its usefulness ends.
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What vibe coding is, how AI models work and where their mistakes come from.
What artificial intelligence and large language models are, in plain words
AI, machine learning, LLM: these terms often get mixed up. We sort out the concepts and explain why a language model can write code as well.
Tokens, context and hallucinations: why the model gets it wrong
Why does a model "forget" the start of a conversation, confidently say untrue things and have limits? Three concepts explain most of these puzzles.
Vibe coding versus "real" programming: do you need to know how to code?
Can anyone build an app thanks to AI? Up to a point, yes. We look at where the line lies and how to move it.