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Amanda Caswell

Vibe Coding is Shockingly Simple — And It’s Now A Real Job Skill

Woman sits at a desk in a brightly lit room, looking at a computer screen.

If you’ve been paying attention, you know that it’s easier than ever to code, thanks to chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude. From entire websites to apps and games, AI has put the power of software development into the hands of everyday people.

The term “vibe coding” can be seen everywhere from TikTok and LinkedIn, with more roles for “vibe coders” popping up on job boards every day. Essentially, the term encompasses the concept of utilizing AI coding tools to create code rather than professional engineers.

Because many of the best tools like ChatGPT-5 and Claude require no subscription, users don’t need much more than a computer and Wi-Fi to code. It’s a game-changer in many ways, but just as we shouldn’t completely allow AI to do all of our writing for us, asking it to code requires human oversight, too.

What is vibe coding?

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