From 10x Coder to Vibe Coder: The Identity Crisis of AI-Assisted Programming
facontidavide · x · 2026-08-02
A veteran developer laments that after being a highly productive '10x coder' from 1995 to 2025, he is now forced to become a 'Vibe Coder'—relying on AI and natural language prompts to build software. This paradigm shift has sparked significant frustration and an identity crisis regarding traditional coding craftsmanship.
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