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Vibe coding is a new approach to building software where users create websites and applications by describing the desired functionality—or vibe—in natural language to Artificial Intelligence (this can be an AI website builder or AI app builder), rather than learning coding.

This method shifts your role from writing code to managing an AI tool that handles the implementation, effectively allowing non-technical creators to build complex software purely through prompts and iteration.

In this guide, you will learn how this trend is democratizing software creation and transforming how products are built. By understanding the mechanics of vibe coding, you can leverage AI tools to turn your creative ideas into usable apps and tools without having to spend years learning traditional programming languages.

With Wix Vibe vibe coding lets you create professional and interactive websites quickly and effortlessly. Using the best vibe coding tools, you can connect data, set up interactions and automate workflows, all while focusing on creativity and user experience.

Vibe coding doesn’t have to mean starting from zero. With Wix’s AI website builder, you can generate a full site layout, design direction and professional copy, then fine-tune it your way. It’s the fastest path from idea to a fully built website.

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TL;DR: What is vibe coding

Vibe coding, popularized in 2025 by tech figures like Andrej Karpathy is the practice of talking with AI to write code for you. Instead of worrying about semicolons and syntax errors, you focus on the high-level logic and user experience.

Feature	Traditional Coding	Vibe Coding
Input	Code Syntax (Python, JS, C++)	Natural Language Prompts
Required skills	Deep technical knowledge	Logic, ideas, prompting
Speed	Slower (manual typing/debugging)	Fast (instant generation)
Role of the human	Writer/Builder	Manager/Director
Barrier to entry	High

When it comes to vibe coding, the AI tool you choose (such as the Wix AI website builder, or Base44 AI app builder) acts as a junior developer. You tell it what you want—for example, "Create a blue button that bounces when clicked"—and the AI generates the HTML, CSS and JavaScript to make that happen. If it looks wrong, you don't rewrite the code, you tell the AI, "The bounce is too slow, make it snappier."

Explore how vibe coding principles can also guide how to build an app.

Benefits of vibe coding

Vibe coding is also fast becoming a popular way to go about prototyping and building MVP (Minimum Viable Products). Here's why:

• Speed: What used to take days of coding now takes seconds. You can create a landing page or a simple game in the time it takes to describe it.

• Lower barrier to entry: You don't need to know any code. If you can explain logic clearly, you can build software.

• Creativity: Developers can spend more time on UI/UX and product fit rather than debugging missing brackets.

  
  

"The hottest new programming language is English." — Andrej Karpathy

Common challenges of vibe coding

While it has many benefits, relying entirely on AI to create software is not without risks.

• Hallucinations: AI can confidently write code that looks correct but fails to run or uses non-existent libraries.

• Maintenance difficulty: If you don't understand the code the AI wrote, fixing a bug that the AI cannot resolve can become a major roadblock.

• Security risks: AI might generate code with vulnerabilities if not prompted to follow security best practices. Its important to choose a vibe coding tool that has advanced security practices and infrastructure.

Examples of vibe coding

How does vibe coding look in the real world.

• An instant game: A user asks an AI app builder 'Make a snake game but the snake is a train and the food is passengers.' The AI writes the Python script and the game is playable within seconds.

• Data analysis: A marketer uploads a CSV file and asks, 'Create a graph showing the correlation between email open rates and sales.' The AI writes the Python Pandas script and renders the chart.

• Web design: A designer prompts, "Create a portfolio page with a dark mode toggle and a brutalist design aesthetic."

How to get started with vibe coding

1. Choose your AI builder: Use AI-native editors like Base44 or Wix's AI website builder for vibe coding a website.

2. Start small with your vibe coding: Don't ask for, a competitor to Facebook, start with a landing page or similar.

3. Iterate: Your first prompt won't be perfect and that's OK. Treat the AI like a human—which means giving it feedback. "That's good, but change the font to Roboto," or "This function is too slow, optimize it."

What is vibe coding FAQ

Is vibe coding the same as no-code?

No because no-code builders usually just hide code behind a visual interface. Vibe coding actually generates real, raw code (Python, JavaScript, etc.) that you can export, edit and host anywhere. It gives you the power of code without the actual coding.

Will vibe coding replace software engineers?

It's unlikely as it just replaces a part of the engineering process. Its possible engineers will transition from writing syntax to reviewing and orchestrating AI-generated code.

Do I need to know how to code to be able to vibe code?

No. However, having a basic understanding of how code works (knowing what a variable or a function is) can help you manage the AI builder better and spot errors when the AI "hallucinates."