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Vibe Coding Tutorial: Building Software by Describing It

7 lessons, roughly 78 minutes end to end. Learn where vibe coding speeds up real work and where it creates real risk -- and the review habits that keep a fast, description-driven workflow safe to ship.

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Course outline

  1. 1Where the Term Comes FromAndrej Karpathy coined vibe coding in early 2025 to describe a specific AI-assisted coding style that has become a real workflow for thousands of developers.Beginner10 min
  2. 2Vibe Coding vs. Reviewed AI-Assisted CodingVibe coding and AI-assisted coding are not the same thing. Understanding the difference is the key to choosing the right strategy for your project.Beginner10 min
  3. 3What You're Actually Trading AwayVibe coding is fast, but every speed gain comes at the cost of visibility into the code you're shipping. Understanding the specific risks you're taking on is the first step to managing them.Intermediate12 min
  4. 4Where Vibe Coding Genuinely WorksVibe coding isn't reckless in every context. There are real categories of work where speed and iteration matter more than code review, and those are exactly where vibe coding shines.Beginner10 min
  5. 5Minimum Guardrails for Moving Fast SafelyIf you're going to vibe-code, there are non-negotiable guardrails that prevent the most common and expensive failure modes.Intermediate12 min
  6. 6Tools Built for Vibe CodingDifferent coding tools have different affordances for vibe coding. Understanding which tools fit which workflows helps you match the tool to the task.Intermediate12 min
  7. 7Bringing Vibe Coding Into a Team Without Losing QualityIndividual vibe coding is one thing. Building a team process that uses it safely, keeps quality gates in place, and doesn't devolve into chaos is a different challenge.Advanced12 min

What this course covers

Every lesson includes comparison tables and worked examples, with five original ToolDix diagrams that clarify the tradeoffs: the vibe-coding spectrum, risk profiles, where it fits, guardrails, team adoption, and more. Each lesson cites primary sources including Simon Willison's analysis of vibe coding and Anthropic's engineering guidance, so you can deepen any topic independently.