Introduction
Software is changing fast. Just a few years ago, building an app meant writing every single line of code yourself. Today, you don’t even need to look at the code to build an app – this is what we call vibe coding.
This shift is huge. It lets anyone—not just developers—build software, speeds up the whole process, and makes iterating on ideas easier than ever. But is vibe coding the future, or just another passing trend?
TL;DR
- Vibe coding is coding where you fully trust AI and don't even read the code and just follow the vibes.
- The term was coined by Andrej Karpathy, a leading AI researcher.
- It speeds up development, but there are still concerns about code quality, security, and long-term maintainability.
- Lovable is solving these challenges by making AI-generated code more reliable, secure, and production-ready.
Origin of Vibe Coding
Vibe coding was first introduced by Andrej Karpathy in a tweet. He described it as a way to write software by simply expressing what you want in plain English while AI takes care of the actual code.
It’s a major shift from traditional coding, where you have to write each line manually. Instead, with AI models trained to understand software requirements, developers (and even non-developers) can focus more on ideas and logic rather than syntax.
What is Vibe Coding?
Vibe coding is about building software without worrying about syntax. Instead of manually writing code, users describe what they want in everyday language, and AI generates the required code.
For example, instead of writing a complex SQL query, you could simply say:
A social media management dashboard showing analytics, scheduled posts and engagement metrics across platforms.
The AI assistant would then generate the SQL code to get the job done.
How Vibe Coding Works
At Lovable, we make vibe coding a reality, helping anyone turn their ideas into fully functional apps and websites. Here’s how it works:
- Describe what you want – Just type in what you need in plain English.
- AI interprets your request – The system understands your intent and writes the code for you.
- You refine it – Make small tweaks, customize details, or adjust logic if needed.
- Run it & iterate – AI suggests improvements and helps debug issues in real time.
The Real-Life Example: Lovable x Supabase Livestream
Vibe coding isn’t just a theory—it’s happening right now. In a recent livestream, we teamed up with Supabase to show exactly how fast and efficient vibe coding can be.
Here’s what happened:
- In just over an hour, we built a complete event management app. No manually writing lines of code—just using natural language commands to guide AI.
- Database setup? Automated. Instead of manually defining tables, we told AI what we needed, and it generated the schema instantly.
- Real-time updates, handled automatically. Supabase’s real-time features were integrated seamlessly, allowing instant updates without extra coding.
- Error handling? AI took care of it. Instead of digging through errors ourselves, AI debugged and fixed issues on the spot.
One of the biggest surprises? AI wasn’t just guessing—it understood the logic behind the app. When we needed user authentication, database storage, or event registration, it knew exactly how to implement them.
Why Vibe Coding is a Game-Changer
Vibe coding isn’t just about speed—it changes the whole game of software development. Here’s why:
- Makes software development accessible – Non-developers can now build functional apps without needing years of coding experience.
- Massively speeds up development – Reduces the time spent on repetitive coding tasks and debugging.
- Perfect for prototyping – Great for startups and product teams that need to move fast.
- Boosts developer productivity – Lets engineers focus on problem-solving rather than manual coding.
Of course, some argue that AI-generated code might not always be optimized. At Lovable, we solve this with built-in validation, real-time feedback, and seamless GitHub integration for collaboration.
The Future of Vibe Coding
AI-powered development is just getting started. Here’s where it’s headed:
- Full-scale apps from simple descriptions – Already happening with Lovable!
- AI that understands business logic – Future AI models will integrate with domain-specific knowledge, making industry-specific apps easier to build.
- More collaborative AI coding – Teams will work alongside AI in a way that feels natural, with AI handling repetitive tasks while humans focus on creativity.
At Lovable, our mission is clear: We want the 99% of people who don’t code to be able to build like they had a full-stack team at a top-tier tech company.
Conclusion
Vibe coding is more than just a buzzword—it’s a real transformation in how we build software. AI isn’t just an assistant anymore; it’s becoming a creative partner, making coding more intuitive and opening doors for non-developers to bring their ideas to life.
For developers, it’s time to embrace a world where AI isn’t replacing coders but enhancing them. For everyone else, this is the chance to build software without the steep learning curve of traditional coding.
Want to try vibe coding for yourself? Check out Lovable and start building today.
