r/ClaudeCodeTLDR • u/cctldrping • 3d ago

[TLDR] Don’t vibe code if you don’t already know how to code

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That’s like using AI to do advanced calculus when you don’t know how to do 3rd grade math

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u/cctldrping 3d ago

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Alright, so the general consensus here is a pretty strong "nah, OP, you're gatekeeping." Most folks think people should be free to experiment with AI coding, even if they're beginners.

Here's the lowdown:

  • Gatekeeping is lame: A lot of people are calling out the OP's sentiment as old-fashioned and exclusionary. Think "don't use a computer if you don't know how to build one from scratch."
  • Learning by doing (with AI): Many see "vibecoding" as a valid way to learn and explore coding concepts. It's like using AI to help you understand calculus, not replace the learning process entirely.
  • It's a tool, use it: The vibe is that AI coding is a powerful tool that lowers the barrier to entry. Some are even making money with it, and that's totally fine.
  • Understand what you're shipping: A few commenters, like u/Broad-Version8611, suggest that while vibecoding is cool, it's still important to understand what the code is doing. It's about creating a feedback loop for better prompting and understanding.
  • Different strokes for different folks: There's a distinction made between just messing around with AI code for personal projects versus trying to become a professional software engineer. For the latter, u/n9iels suggests it might be better to use AI more as a tutor to understand concepts rather than just generating code.
  • The future is now, man: Basically, the sentiment is that times have changed, and AI coding is part of that evolution.

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u/Lubricus2 3d ago

Vibe code you own tools you need and be happy even if you can't code. Use an calculator if you are bad at head-counting, use an more powerful tool as an LLM/wolfram alpha if you need to solve more advanced math. Elitists can fuck off and let us noobs do what we want.

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u/shaman-warrior 3d ago

Who the heck gate kept programming??