What is Vibe Coding?
Building software by describing what you want to an AI tool and letting it generate the code — without deeply understanding the code yourself.
In plain English
Imagine telling a contractor 'build me a house with three bedrooms and a big kitchen' without looking at the blueprints. You get a house that looks right, but the foundation might be shallow, the wiring might not be up to code, and the plumbing might leak. Vibe coding works the same way — you get a working app, but what's underneath often needs professional inspection.
What is vibe coding
Vibe coding is a term coined by Andrej Karpathy in February 2025 to describe building software by prompting AI tools — Cursor, Lovable, Bolt.new, Replit, v0, Claude Code, and others — rather than writing code manually. The developer describes what they want in plain English, the AI generates the code, and the developer accepts (or rejects) the output. Collins Dictionary named it Word of the Year in 2026. Millions of non-technical founders, designers, and entrepreneurs now use vibe coding to build MVPs, internal tools, and production apps.
Why vibe coded apps need review
AI-generated code works in demos but often has hidden issues. According to Veracode's 2025 State of Software Security report, roughly 45% of AI-generated code contains security vulnerabilities. CodeRabbit's analysis found AI-assisted code produces 1.7x more issues than human-written code. Common problems include missing authentication, exposed API keys, no input validation, hardcoded secrets, missing error handling, no tests, and poor architecture that breaks when you scale.
Common vibe coding pitfalls
The code looks clean and well-commented — but it's often bloated, repetitive, and architecturally fragile. AI doesn't think about modularity, security, or scalability. It solves the immediate prompt. Specific pitfalls: Supabase Row-Level Security is frequently missing in Lovable apps. Cursor apps often have prop drilling and oversized components. Bolt prototypes use hardcoded URLs and mock data. v0 generates UI with no backend logic. After ~5,000 lines, most AI tools lose track of your system's architecture entirely.
How to get your vibe coded app production-ready
Start with a professional code audit to identify what needs fixing — security vulnerabilities, missing error handling, hardcoded credentials, and architectural issues. Then prioritize: fix security issues first, add proper authentication and input validation, set up environment variables, add error handling and loading states, write tests for critical paths, and configure proper deployment. A $19 code audit can identify all these issues before they become expensive problems in production.
Frequently asked questions
Is vibe coding safe for production apps?
Vibe coding is great for building prototypes and MVPs quickly, but the generated code almost always needs professional review before handling real users and real data. According to Veracode research, roughly 45% of AI-generated code contains security flaws, and most vibe coded apps lack proper authentication, input validation, and error handling. Get a code audit before launch — it's the fastest way to find and fix issues.
Which vibe coding tool produces the best code?
Each tool has trade-offs. Cursor and Claude Code give developers more control and produce more customizable code. Lovable and Bolt are faster for non-technical users but produce code with more hidden issues (especially around Supabase security). v0 generates beautiful UI but no backend logic. No tool produces truly production-ready code without review.
How much does it cost to fix vibe coded apps?
It depends on the scope. A code audit to identify issues starts at $19. Simple fixes (environment variables, missing validation) can be addressed in hours. Major issues (missing authentication system, database security, complete refactoring) may require custom development work. The earlier you get a review, the cheaper fixes are — problems compound as apps grow.
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