You might be wondering what is vibe coding? if you've spent any time in AI and app development forums recently. The term is cropping up a lot, sometimes used in a jokey, disparaging context and sometimes in earnest, even being touted as an option for an easy side hussle allowing anyone to create a game or app in minutes with no coding knowledge.
But is it really possible to create a decent app or game just by using AI tools and riding a "vibe", avoiding long nights spent over reams of code? And does it mean your UI will be ruined if Mercury is in retrograde? We thought we'd better look into it (see our guide to the best game development software for other solutions).
