Vibe coding: What is it good for? Absolutely nothing

Vibe coding—using AI to generate code from natural language prompts—promises fast results without specialist knowledge, but falls short in practice. Unlike low-code platforms, AI code generation is non-deterministic, producing inconsistent results for identical prompts and creating unmaintainable codebases. While it offers accessibility similar to early BASIC interpreters, it lacks the learning pathway that builds genuine understanding. The author argues that vibe coding fails to provide the motivation, comprehension, and dopamine-driven discovery that fuel effective learning, and that traditional mentorship and tutorials remain superior for developing real coding skills.