Definition Computer scientist Andrej Karpathy, a co-founder of OpenAI and former AI leader at Tesla, introduced the term vibe coding in February 2025. The concept refers to a coding approach that relies on LLMs, allowing programmers to generate working code by providing natural language descriptions rather than manually writing it. [1][2][7] Learn how to master Vibe Coding with this beginner-friendly guide! Discover how to generate code with AI, from writing prompts to deploying your first web app. Vibe coding is a term for coding with the assistance of AI — essentially, using AI tools to do the heavy lifting of writing code while you focus on guiding the process with ideas and descriptions. Vibe-coding is defined by Collins Dictionary as ‘the use of artificial intelligence prompted by natural language to assist with the writing of computer code .’ Collins Dictionary has officially ...
