Build Software. Build Users

4 months ago

Vibe coding accelerates software development but raises questions about software quality.
Quality software isn't guaranteed by extensive testing alone; understanding users is crucial.
The 'bar explodes' meme illustrates how focusing only on code testing can miss user needs.
LLMs can help understand users deeply by leveraging vast internet knowledge.
Vibe coding users involves creating detailed user profiles and simulating their interactions.
A suggested folder structure includes user groups, profiles, and happy paths for user flows.
The workflow is iterative: vibe code users, then software, refining understanding continuously.
Simplicity in software requires deep user understanding and fits into their workflows.
Simulated users (as agents) can provide feedback to simplify and improve software quality.
This approach differs from personas and user stories by starting with user simulation first.
It also differs from traditional testing by prioritizing user understanding before development.
Conclusion: Build agentic users first, then iterate with real and simulated users for quality software.

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