The Problem with "Vibe Coding"
a year ago
- #product management
- #software development
- #programming
- Dylan Beattie discusses the difference between 'programs' and 'products' in software development.
- Programs are quick, experimental, and often lack robustness, designed for personal use or immediate tasks.
- Products require extensive considerations like internationalization, authentication, and scalability, beyond just functional code.
- Turning a working program into a viable product involves much more work than initial coding, highlighting the optimism of developer estimates.
- Tools like Copilot and ChatGPT enable more people to create useful programs, but this is distinct from product development.