This chapter is the entry point. Further on there will be specifics on tools and techniques, but here we’ll figure out what vibe-coding actually is and what to expect from it.
What is it
Vibe-coding is a way to collect working things in conjunction with AI, when you keep the design and verification, and give the routine of typing code to the model. The key word is verification: you remain an engineer, and do not turn into an observer.
What you need at the start
A little is enough: a clear small task, an environment where you can quickly launch, and the habit of immediately checking the result. Everything else is built up along the way.
Realistic Expectations
This is not “do everything for me.” This is “remove the friction between the idea and the first version.” Where you understand what you are doing, the acceleration is enormous. Where you don’t understand, AI will only lead you to a dead end faster. Therefore, later in the guide we pay a lot of attention to verification and boundaries.