Ruben Hassid · 15 min read · Gen AI Tools
Vibecoding.
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The article debunks get-rich-quick AI hype and introduces vibecoding: building websites or tools by describing requirements in plain English, with Claude Code handling the coding. It emphasizes its usefulness for quick mockups to align with developers/designers and for small, private tools, while staying honest about limitations. It also outlines a practical setup path and caveats when using Claude Code.
Key Takeaways
- Vibecoding lets you convert plain-English briefs into working UI/code without writing code, which is helpful for fast mockups and clarifying a vision for developers and designers.
- It’s a pragmatic tool, not a magic wealth multiplier; AI can accelerate prototyping and bespoke internal tools, but complex success requires more than prompts.
- Getting started involves practical steps: install Claude Code, create a clean project folder, and enable bypass permissions to streamline edits while understanding security implications.
- Real-world use examples (like a LinkedIn analytics dashboard) illustrate how vibecoding can be tailored to your needs and extended with APIs and tools like Apify.
Excerpt
No, I won’t sell you a get-rich-quick Claude Code guide. I see this kind of content every week on socials: Most of it is fiction. It’s because of this new concept, vibecoding. Vibecoding is when you build a website just by talking to an AI in plain English — “make me a thing that does this” — and it writes all the actual code. You “vibe” to create things. If there is one thing I never ever said, it is “ get rich with AI ”. Getting rich or having a functioning company is far more complex than just knowing…