Panel: Vibe Coding for Academics and Researchers

This podcast episode explores the concept of "Vibe Coding," which involves using AI to lower the barrier to entry for creating functional code. George introduces Aaron Cavano, a UX designer, who leads a hands-on session demonstrating how to build apps from scratch without writing code, using tools like Claude and Cursor. Aaron builds several applications live, including a Next.js landing page, a slideshow, and a recreation of the game Number Munchers, illustrating how AI can assist in design, research, and feature implementation. The discussion also covers prompt engineering, context management, the use of sub-agents, and integrating APIs, highlighting the potential for increased accessibility and innovation in software development.