The rise of 'vibe coding,' a term coined in February by Andrej Karpathy, former head of AI at Tesla and a founding engineer at OpenAI, describes the use of AI tools like ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) to generate software code. This approach enables individuals, even those with no prior programming knowledge, to create apps and services by relying entirely on AI-generated code. Vibe coding has gained traction as it lowers the barrier to entry for software development, allowing non-programmers to bring ideas to life. However, experts like Simon Willison and Matt Wood caution that while it can produce impressive results, the code generated is often incomplete or buggy, requiring technical expertise to refine and debug. The concept has sparked debate within the tech community. While Noah Giansiracusa highlights its potential to empower users, others argue that it overstates AI's capabilities and does not eliminate the need for skilled programmers. Current limitations include reliability issues and the risk of over-reliance on AI for error correction.