Vibe Coding Mastery

The complete system for building software with AI — from zero to production. Not tips. Not theory. A full operating methodology.

What is vibe coding? Programming where you describe what you want and let AI generate code. You evaluate by results, not by reading every line. Coined by Andrej Karpathy (Feb 2025).

Key distinction (Simon Willison): If you review, test, and explain the code — that's AI-assisted software development. Vibe coding means accepting AI output without fully understanding every function. This skill covers both modes and the spectrum between them.

Phase 1: When to Vibe (Decision Matrix)

Before starting, classify your project: