Beyond the Vibe
A phenomenon known as “Vibe Coding” is trending in IT and software industries. It’s influence is undeniable. For the uninitiated, it’s a shift from writing explicit, line-by-line code instructions to a world of intent-based development. You describe a “vibe”—a high-level goal or a desired outcome—and an AI agent translates that natural language into a functional application. For Product Managers, it’s a superpower. For Tech Leads, it’s an accelerator. But for Architects and Product Owners, it can be a source of quiet anxiety. While “vibing” allows us to move from zero to one with breathtaking speed, it often creates a “House of Cards” effect. This is code that looks, feels, and demos like a masterpiece on the “happy path,” but collapses the moment it hits the chaotic, unpredictable pressure of a real-world production environment. ...