Vibe Coding Reality Check: Why 80% Still Hit a Mental Block
StewartalsopIII · x · 2026-08-09
After teaching around 500 people how to 'vibe code' over three years, the author notes that only about 20% can truly overcome their discomfort with coding. Even though tools like ChatGPT remove technical barriers, this AI superpower currently appeals mostly to a niche group of proactive 'idea guys', while the majority still struggle to make the mental leap.
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