ETH Zurich tested 100 developers: written communication predicts vibe coding success
_akpiper · x · 2026-09-06
ETH Zurich tested 100 developers in a controlled, commercial-grade vibe coding environment to find what predicts success when you never touch source code. Written communication proficiency — structuring thoughts and articulating intent unambiguously — emerged as a key predictor, alongside CS-related ability.
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