'Cuck coding': the savage new nickname for just watching AI write your code
petesena · x · 2026-10-18
- A viral one-liner: someone has dubbed vibe coding "cuck coding" — because you just sit in a chair and watch the AI do all the work.
- The joke captures a widely felt tension in AI-assisted development: developers have shifted from writing code to spectating, raising questions about ownership and engagement in the craft.
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