Vibe Coding More Like Sailing
nptacek · x · 2026-07-10
The post argues that using AI for vibe coding in large projects is more like sailing or kite flying than traditional top-down engineering management. The core idea: model outputs are not fully controllable, requiring continuous directional adjustments based on feedback.
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