Over the last few months, the conversation around vibe coding has become strangely polarized.
Some people treat it like a revolution. Others dismiss it as lazy prompt-clicking.
Honestly, I think both sides are missing the point.
Because the biggest misunderstanding around vibe coding is the idea that suddenly anyone can build high-quality software in five minutes. That's not true.
I work with vibe coding every day. I've used it to sell websites, build platforms, and ship real client solutions — including a platform that lets people create their own website in around 30 minutes.
And the longer I work with these tools, the clearer one thing becomes:
Vibe coding does not replace expertise. It amplifies it.
The Biggest Illusion Around Vibe Coding
A lot of people see AI-assisted development and immediately think:
- "This is easy."
- "Anyone can do this."
- "Why would companies still pay good money for it?"
I get why. Development speed has changed dramatically. Things that used to take days can now be done in hours.
But speed is not the same thing as competence.
If you want to build a truly good website, product, or system, you still need deep understanding. You need to understand:
- how users think
- how businesses operate
- what problems actually matter
- how modern design works
- how communication changes across industries
- which features are actually useful
AI does not remove the thinking. It accelerates the execution.
And companies are slowly starting to realize that.
Companies Are Not Looking For Prompt Wizards
Most companies are not looking for people who can simply write prompts. They're looking for problem solvers.
I realized this through client work.
A real example: the fashion store
I once worked with a client who owned a fashion store. The real problem wasn't the website. The real problem was friction.
Uploading new images was too complicated. She had to log into different systems, manage content manually, and constantly switch between tools.
So I built her a simple solution using vibe coding:
- One page.
- One password.
- Upload images.
- Done.
The pictures instantly appeared in the gallery on her website.
Technically, that doesn't sound revolutionary. But for the client, it completely changed the experience.
That's what companies actually care about. Not complexity. Not fancy prompts. Solutions.
What Companies Actually Expect From Vibe Coders
In my experience, companies expect three things.
1. Speed
Obviously. Companies know AI accelerates development, and that automatically changes expectations.
Clients now assume things can be built faster. And honestly — they're partially right. But only when the person behind the tools actually understands what they're doing.
2. Business Understanding
This is probably the most important point.
A good vibe coder doesn't just understand code. They understand the business.
If you build a website for a hair salon, you need to understand how clients book appointments, what visitors are looking for, and how trust gets built.
If you build for a restaurant, people don't want ten fancy animations. They want to know:
- Where is the menu?
- How do I reserve a table?
- What kind of food do they serve?
- Where is the location?
A hair salon needs different communication than a law firm. A booking platform has different challenges than a portfolio site.
The people who understand these differences create real value.
3. Problem-Solving Ability
This is where the future is heading.
Take a booking platform. At first glance it sounds simple — "just build a booking page."
But once you go deeper, real problems appear:
- double bookings
- invoices
- availability management
- automations
- payment systems
- user permissions
This is where the difference between playing with AI and actually building systems becomes obvious.
AI gives you tools. You still have to know which problem to solve.
Most People Underestimate the Pre-Work
One of the biggest myths is that vibe coding means less work. In my experience, it's the opposite. The work just shifts.
Before you even open an editor, you have to think through:
- What does the project actually need?
- What processes already exist?
- What are the client's goals?
- What should the user experience feel like?
- Which features are truly required?
The better that pre-work, the better the result.
The biggest leverage right now isn't faster prompting. It's clearer thinking.
Why Experience Suddenly Matters More
I've been building websites for around eleven years. The interesting thing? That experience didn't lose value because of AI — it became more valuable.
The hundreds of client conversations. The projects that taught me what works. The intuition for design, users, and business.
All of that suddenly compounds. Because now ideas can move faster.
The flip side: people without that foundation become easier to replace.
What Won't Be Enough Anymore
Building simple things won't be enough in the long run. Once anyone can generate a basic website or a small tool, that stops being a real differentiator.
What will matter:
- Who builds genuinely useful systems?
- Who understands the market?
- Who can identify real problems?
- Who creates the cleanest solution?
The people who win long-term aren't the ones with the coolest prompts. They're the ones who use AI to create real value.
Will Classical Developers Be Replaced?
No.
I actually think the best developers will become the best vibe coders. They already have the foundation:
- technical understanding
- systems thinking
- architecture knowledge
- problem-solving experience
That foundation is exactly what makes AI more powerful, not less. Developers have always worked with frameworks, libraries, and reusable systems. Vibe coding is just the next evolution of that.
My Personal Opinion
I don't think vibe coding is a shortcut for the lazy. And I don't think companies just want cheap websites.
What companies truly want are people who understand problems and can build effective solutions. Vibe coding is an incredible multiplier — but only in the right hands.
In the end, the person who wins isn't the one with the fastest prompt.
It's the person who understands what needs to be built — and why.