GoKawiilOp-ed argues 'vibe coding' will replace 'coding' as AI-driven programming becomes default
A commentary piece draws a parallel between the stigmatized rise of 'Internet dating' becoming simply 'dating' and the current term 'vibe coding,' arguing it may soon just be called 'coding' as AI-driven development becomes the norm. The author notes that today's coding still implies meaningful human authorship, while vibe coding implies letting AI produce code with minimal human involvement, and questions how long that distinction will hold.
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If the terminology shift plays out as predicted, it signals a broader industry normalization of AI-generated code, potentially changing hiring practices, skill expectations, and how software quality and authorship are judged. The dating analogy suggests initial resistance or stigma toward AI-assisted work often fades once it becomes the dominant practice.
- The piece compares 'vibe coding' terminology evolution to how 'Internet dating' became just 'dating.'
- Vibe coding currently implies AI does most or all coding work, unlike human-led 'coding.'
- The author suggests AI-driven coding may soon simply be called 'coding' as it becomes standard practice.
Source: joecmarshall.com — Joe Marshall, 2026-09-15
Published there as: “Vibe Coding is the new Internet Dating?”
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