Vibe Coding: Democratizing Software, One Snapshot at a Time – AI Native Dev
April 7, 2025

Is vibe coding going to create a sea of crappy software? Are software engineers doomed?Let’s look at the evolution of photography again. Each of us have cameras in our pocket, that are with us 24/7, and are dramatically higher quality than Polaroid cameras. The number of images created per day is staggering, and once again you can argue that one persons slop it another’s gem. The photo of my kid at the Eiffel Tower is highly personal, and truly not interesting beyond a small family cohort. On the other hand, some amazing photos are captured from someone else’s phone, due to skill, luck, and the fact that these cameras are impressive and constantly improving.
Source: Vibe Coding: Democratizing Software, One Snapshot at a Time – AI Native Dev
The legendary Dion Almaer weighs in one the impact of AI on software development, likening it to the impact of polaroid cameras on photography.