Critique of Vibe-coding: How to Properly Guide Students in AI Era
pbloemesquire · x · 2026-08-16
This post critiques the trend of "vibe-coding," arguing that it creates sloppy code in drifting, unmaintained code bases, leads to deskilling, and wastes resources. The author explores how to advise students on using AI: neither pretending it doesn't exist nor fully deferring to it. The essay emphasizes guiding students to understand AI's limitations and master core concepts, learning to gauge their own understanding to remain competitive in the AI era.
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