The Software Engineers Paid to Fix Vibe Coded Messes
8 hours ago
- #AI-development
- #vibe-coding
- #software-fixes
- Freelance developers and companies are profiting from fixing poorly 'vibe coded' software.
- Vibe coding refers to quickly building software with AI tools, often resulting in flawed or insecure products.
- Services like Fiverr and specialized websites (e.g., VibeCodeFixers.com) connect clients with developers who refine AI-generated code.
- Common issues include inconsistent UI/UX, poor performance, misaligned branding, and clunky features.
- Vibe coding is popular among non-technical users (e.g., product managers, small business owners) for prototyping.
- A major problem is 'credit burn,' where users waste money fixing broken AI-generated features instead of starting fresh.
- Human developers remain essential to oversee and correct AI-generated code.