Vibe code is legacy code

The article discusses "vibe coding," a term coined by Andrej Karpathy for AI-assisted coding where the user disregards the code itself. This approach is likened to creating "legacy code," which is notoriously difficult to maintain and understand. While effective for prototypes and throwaway projects due to its speed, vibe coding incurs significant technical debt if the code needs long-term support. The author emphasizes that programming is fundamentally about theory building, and relying solely on AI without understanding the generated code can lead to unmanageable technical debt, especially for larger, maintainable projects. The piece advises caution for non-programmers attempting large-scale vibe coding, likening it to giving a credit card to a child without financial education.