VIBE CODERS MUST BE STOPPED

Vibe coding (using AI to generate code without understanding programming) has spawned a problematic ecosystem of grifters selling expensive courses on prompting, misleading newcomers about what programming actually is. While AI coding tools have legitimate uses for experimentation or beginners, marketing them as a replacement for learning fundamentals is harmful. The practice lacks the problem-solving essence of real programming, yet practitioners often display unwarranted confidence about replacing developers. Deep technical knowledge remains valuable and irreplaceable.