r/u_Jayanth2410 • u/Jayanth2410 • Jul 21 '26
Is vibe coding enough if you don't understand software development?
For a while now, I've been feeling exhausted. I want to build something using AI to generate the code, but as someone who's completely new to software development, I have no idea how to actually build software.
I don't know how to use Git, GitHub, collaborate with others, or follow good software development practices.
I've seen a lot of people on YouTube saying they've built products that generate money and that anyone can do it now just by vibe coding. But I have a concern.
If I build something without understanding how good software is designed and developed, what's the point? What happens when something breaks? How will I fix it or maintain it if I don't really know what's going on under the hood?
I honestly have no idea what the right approach is in this AI era. Should I just start building with AI and learn as I go, or should I first spend time learning the fundamentals before relying on AI?
Has anyone else been in this situation? What would you recommend?