Vibe coding is an informal term for using AI coding tools in a fast, conversational way. The developer describes what they want, lets the tool generate code, tries it, and keeps steering.
In practice
It can be useful for prototypes, small apps, experiments, and learning. The speed comes from reducing manual boilerplate and using AI as an implementation partner.
What to watch
Vibe coding becomes risky when no one understands the result. Production code still needs architecture, tests, security review, and maintenance discipline.