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Vibe Coding Turns AI Prompts into Working Software Prototypes

Developers and founders share experiences using AI to generate app prototypes from plain descriptions.

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Vibe Coding Turns AI Prompts into Working Software Prototypes

Developers and founders share experiences using AI to generate app prototypes from plain descriptions.

Posts on X describe vibe coding as using tools like Claude to create functional software from everyday language prompts. Notch said the approach could make programming more enjoyable. Other users reported gaining respect for pre-AI development methods, noted that engineering skills became less essential for basic builds, and observed that complex ecosystems still require expertise. One account mentioned running Claude in full auto mode after buying Pro, while another stated the final portion of projects shows why dedicated software engineers exist.

Original post

P🥧Peby 🥧@pebtrocious 5:18 PM · Sep 2, 2026
For the first time I tried actual vibe coding, no code reviews, no checking every step AI makes, full auto mode, even bought Claude Pro so I can use Claude Code

Combined views

21.6K

7 posts, first seen 6h ago

602 likes140 comments27 saves14 reposts

Sentiment

Positive96.6%3.4%Negative

Summary

Many accounts agreed that the first 80% of vibe coding feels like magic while the final 20% reveals why traditional engineering practices exist, though a few warned that full-auto mode without reviews risks costly mistakes.

Based on 58 sentiment-bearing replies from 58 accounts across 2 conversations.

Vibe Coding Turns AI Prompts into Working Software Prototypes

Developers and founders share experiences using AI to generate app prototypes from plain descriptions.

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Original post

P🥧Peby 🥧@pebtrocious 5:18 PM · Sep 2, 2026
For the first time I tried actual vibe coding, no code reviews, no checking every step AI makes, full auto mode, even bought Claude Pro so I can use Claude Code

Posts from X

55 posts

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Statusmaxx Splurge@splurgetheplug 5 hrs ago
@sattyyouneed Not everything vibe coded can be cloned in a weekend That’s how I know most people making basic shit and anyone building a true ecosystem with a personal brand with expertise will survive
- likes: 1
- replies: 0
- bookmarks: 0
- reposts: 0
HE
Henry@Henryf1w 4 hrs ago
The first 80% of vibe coding feels like magic. The last 20% teaches you why software engineering exists. Prove me wrong?
- likes: 431
- replies: 91
- bookmarks: 22
- reposts: 9
1. NO
  notch@notch 2 hrs ago
  @Henryf1w I agree, and I'm super happy about it. Not because I can't afford to stay retired, but because I freaking love programming and this seems like it could just make things more fun! Potentially, at least!
  - likes: 122
  - replies: 12
  - bookmarks: 4
  - reposts: 2
  1. JC
    Josh Christiane@Josh_Christiane 2 hrs ago
    @notch @Henryf1w This is the right attitude. It's still fun, and edge cases are still going to need quality engineers.
    likes: 2
    replies: 0
    bookmarks: 0
    reposts: 0
  2. MV
    Mark Vaughn@notmark 2 hrs ago
    @notch @Henryf1w Agreed. I see AI as a tool in my toolbox, not my replacement.
    likes: 1
    replies: 0
    bookmarks: 0
    reposts: 0
  3. BH
    Bunter Hiden@2010OGNolambo 2 hrs ago
    @notch @Henryf1w The last 20% is where the nut is
    likes: 1
    replies: 0
    bookmarks: 0
    reposts: 0

Posts from X

6 posts

SS
Statusmaxx Splurge@splurgetheplug 5 hrs ago
@sattyyouneed Not everything vibe coded can be cloned in a weekend That’s how I know most people making basic shit and anyone building a true ecosystem with a personal brand with expertise will survive
- likes: 1
- replies: 0
- bookmarks: 0
- reposts: 0
HE
Henry@Henryf1w 4 hrs ago
The first 80% of vibe coding feels like magic. The last 20% teaches you why software engineering exists. Prove me wrong?
- likes: 431
- replies: 91
- bookmarks: 22
- reposts: 9
1. NO
  notch@notch 2 hrs ago
  @Henryf1w I agree, and I'm super happy about it. Not because I can't afford to stay retired, but because I freaking love programming and this seems like it could just make things more fun! Potentially, at least!
  - likes: 122
  - replies: 12
  - bookmarks: 4
  - reposts: 2
KC
Kelvin Celso@kelvinbuildss 3 hrs ago
Vibe coding didn't make everyone a software engineer. It made being a software engineer less necessary for building software. Big difference.
- likes: 2
- replies: 4
- bookmarks: 0
- reposts: 0
MO
Moniiii@miniii_codes 3 hrs ago
Vibe coding made me respect developers even more. Like… How did you guys build all this before AI? No autocomplete. No AI agents. Just documentation, Stack Overflow, and suffering.
- likes: 39
- replies: 27
- bookmarks: 1
- reposts: 2
SR
Salvator R. Tarnmoor@s_r_tarnmoor 3 hrs ago
vibe-coding is the impressionism of coding
- likes: 4
- replies: 2
- bookmarks: 0
- reposts: 1

Combined views

21.6K

7 posts, first seen 6h ago

602 likes140 comments27 saves14 reposts

Sentiment

Positive96.6%3.4%Negative

Summary

Based on 58 sentiment-bearing replies from 58 accounts across 2 conversations.

Sentiment

Positive96.6%3.4%Negative

Summary

Based on 58 sentiment-bearing replies from 58 accounts across 2 conversations.

Sentiment

Positive96.6%3.4%Negative

Summary

Based on 58 sentiment-bearing replies from 58 accounts across 2 conversations.

Posts from X

55 posts

SS
Statusmaxx Splurge@splurgetheplug 5 hrs ago
@sattyyouneed Not everything vibe coded can be cloned in a weekend That’s how I know most people making basic shit and anyone building a true ecosystem with a personal brand with expertise will survive
- likes: 1
- replies: 0
- bookmarks: 0
- reposts: 0
HE
Henry@Henryf1w 4 hrs ago
The first 80% of vibe coding feels like magic. The last 20% teaches you why software engineering exists. Prove me wrong?
- likes: 431
- replies: 91
- bookmarks: 22
- reposts: 9
1. NO
  notch@notch 2 hrs ago
  @Henryf1w I agree, and I'm super happy about it. Not because I can't afford to stay retired, but because I freaking love programming and this seems like it could just make things more fun! Potentially, at least!
  - likes: 122
  - replies: 12
  - bookmarks: 4
  - reposts: 2
  1. JC
    Josh Christiane@Josh_Christiane 2 hrs ago
    @notch @Henryf1w This is the right attitude. It's still fun, and edge cases are still going to need quality engineers.
    likes: 2
    replies: 0
    bookmarks: 0
    reposts: 0
  2. MV
    Mark Vaughn@notmark 2 hrs ago
    @notch @Henryf1w Agreed. I see AI as a tool in my toolbox, not my replacement.
    likes: 1
    replies: 0
    bookmarks: 0
    reposts: 0
  3. BH
    Bunter Hiden@2010OGNolambo 2 hrs ago
    @notch @Henryf1w The last 20% is where the nut is
    likes: 1
    replies: 0
    bookmarks: 0
    reposts: 0