Coding Evolution: From Writing Code to Building Strategy

The other week I wrote about finally getting into vibe coding after spending a long time watching from the sidelines. Since then, I’ve been using it properly to build a solution for a real challenge we have at work and I have to say, I’ve genuinely enjoyed it. More than I expected. I started out using GitHub Copilot in VS Code, which was a great way to get moving, but I quickly hit the usage limits. That led me to experiment with the Continue extension and Claude API access, which worked well... until I realised two days later I’d spent far more than I expected. That was a lesson learned. I’d approached it like a technical experiment, but it turned out there was a financial learning curve as well. I soon discovered Claude’s subscription model made much more sense for the way I was working, and I’ve been using that ever since. What’s struck me most is that AI coding isn’t just changing how quickly I can build something, it’s changing how I approach problem solving. Ideas move faster, experimentation feels easier, and barriers to starting seem much lower. That said, it still needs direction, judgement, and someone willing to challenge the output rather than simply accept it. I’m looking forward to showing the solution to my manager and team when the time is right. Whether it becomes something bigger or not, it’s already changed how I think about building solutions. I'm curious to know if others have had similar experiences, particularly around the hidden costs of getting started, whether that’s time, money, or learning curve. Also, did you get caught off guard once you moved beyond the trial phase like me?

AI-assisted coding is transforming how developers work, boosting productivity by up to 3x and enabling faster problem-solving, cleaner code, and quicker project delivery. Yet many students still rely only on manual coding, missing out on tools that top developers already use daily. The future isn’t about coding harder—it’s about coding smarter with AI and staying ahead of the curve. 🤖💻🚀

🚀 Top 5 Vibe Coding Tools You Need to Try in 2026 Coding just got a whole lot smarter and cooler 😎. Whether you're building your next startup idea or just experimenting, these AI-powered tools are changing the game: ✨ GitHub Copilot – Your AI pair programmer ✨ Claude Code – Understands your entire project context ✨ Cursor – Built for seamless AI-assisted coding ✨ Lovable – Turn ideas into apps with simple prompts ✨ Replit – Code, collaborate & deploy прямо from your browser 💡 The future of coding isn’t just writing code… it’s vibing with it. #VibeCoding #AItools #Developers #CodingLife #TechTrends #FutureOfWork #AIcoding #WebDevelopment #NoCode #LowCode #ProductivityHacks 🚀💻

Why Are Developers Embracing Vibe Coding? The best engineers in 2026 aren't writing more code — they're thinking more clearly. Vibe coding shifts the work from syntax to intention. And the numbers back it up: → 42% of all code is now AI-assisted → 55% faster shipping with AI copilots → 91% of engineering teams already use AI tools → 126% more projects completed weekly with GitHub Copilot The skill hasn't disappeared. It's evolved. Stop writing boilerplate. Start building with intent. Are you adapting — or falling behind? Swipe through to see the full breakdown Learn More: https://techelix.co/ #Techelix #VibeCoding #AIEngineering #DeveloperProductivity #FutureOfWork #BuildInPublic

We're partnering with FoundersForge to launch Forge Academy, an 8-week AI coding bootcamp built for builders, not spectators. Here's what makes this different from every other AI course out there: → Instructor-led, cohort-based, live sessions (in-person or virtual) → You build a real, production-ready application, not a tutorial project → Full stack: Claude Code, Supabase, Vercel, GitHub → 1-on-1 mentorship + daily async feedback during your build sprint → Product Launch Guarantee, your app ships live by Week 8 No prior coding experience required. We designed three tiers, Foundations, Intermediate, and AI for Engineers; so whether you're launching your first product or leveling up your engineering team, there's a track for you. Foundations is open now. $1,500. Limited spots. Price increases after the first cohort. FoundersForge has spent years building the startup ecosystem in NE Tennessee. Ergon Insights brings decades of experience building scalable, production-grade software. Together, we built something we wish existed when we started. Enroll or learn more → https://lnkd.in/eJ4e7z6E

I'm a PM who hasn't shipped code in years. Last quarter, I built something at our company's AI hackathon. Two things made it possible: an engineer who generously partnered with me (and taught me a ton about her work in the process), and Claude Code, which a few kind colleagues helped me get onboarded to. The moment that really stuck with me: one engineering leader said he now prefers Claude Code over coding directly. If someone that strong in the craft is reaching for AI tools, the bar for who gets to build is clearly shifting. You don't have to be the best coder in the room anymore. You just have to be curious and willing to sit with the discomfort of learning in public. Easily the most rewarding thing I've done at work in a while. 🙌

vibe coding is gone, and people don't seem to get it. coding with ai is not part of the dev culture. get with it!

Can You Actually Ship a Startup on "Vibe Coding"? 🚀 I've been watching a fascinating shift in how products get built. Tools like Cursor, Lovable, and Bolt are letting founders describe what they want in plain language—and ship working products in hours, not months. Some are even hitting real revenue. But here's the question everyone's asking: Is this a legitimate way to build a business, or just a fast way to accumulate technical debt? This latest video, "Ship a Startup on Vibe Coding?", digs into exactly that—with real examples, revenue numbers, and a framework for when this approach works (and when it doesn't). Here's what we explore: 🤖 What Vibe Coding Actually Is – Beyond the hype: how it differs from no-code and traditional development 📊 Real Examples – Products like Refetch (built in ~15 hours) and CreatorHunter (tens of thousands in revenue) 💰 The Platforms Betting Big – Why investor-backed tools like Lovable, Cursor, and Appwrite signal a real shift ⚖️ The Trade-Offs – When vibe coding is "enough" vs. when you need real engineering for scale, security, and reliability 🎯 A Decision Framework – How to use AI as your "starting engine" without building on quicksand Here's my take: Vibe coding is incredible for one thing—speed to validation. I've personally used it to build a quick demo for a POC which helped flush out the MVP features and the overall streategy for the real product. If you need to test an idea, build an MVP, or reach early revenue fast, these tools can compress months of work into weekends. That's genuinely powerful. But it's not a replacement for engineering when you're building for scale, handling sensitive data, or creating systems that need to run reliably for years. The smartest founders I'm seeing use vibe coding strategically: ship fast, validate the market, generate early revenue—then bring in real engineering when the business model is proven and the stakes are higher. Think of it as a starting engine, not the long-term engine of your business. If you're a founder, product leader, or just curious about where AI-assisted development is headed—this is worth understanding. The landscape is changing fast. Have you experimented with vibe coding or AI-assisted development tools? What worked? What didn't? I'd love to hear your experience. 👇 https://lnkd.in/efZhm2EJ #VibeCoding #StartupStrategy #AI #BuildInPublic #ProductDevelopment #NoCode #SaaS #Entrepreneurship #TechLeadership

Everyone’s “vibe coding” right now. Shipping fast.   Using AI.   Building in weekends. And still… Most projects die by week 3. Here’s why: Vibe coding gives you momentum. But it doesn’t give you direction. So what feels like progress… Turns into quiet abandonment. The difference isn’t better tools. It’s better feedback loops. The builders who actually ship? They don’t build in isolation. They build in public tension. They show ugly versions early.   They ask uncomfortable questions.   They let other people shape the outcome. Not their ego. That’s what kept our 404 Society website alive for 3 months. Not AI.   Not design systems.   Not “motivation.” It was this: Accountability to real users. “Would you actually join this?”   “Does this make sense to you?” Brutal. Necessary. Most student devs get this wrong: They optimize for how fast they can build. Instead of… how long they can stay in the game. Because starting is easy now. Finishing? Still rare. If you’re stuck in the “vibe phase”— You don’t need better tools. You need better environment. That’s exactly why we built 404 Society. Not for perfect devs. For builders who are willing to stay in it long enough to actually ship. If you’re done starting things you don’t finish— DM me “404” I’ll show you what we’re building. the404society.in