Vibe Coding Your Own Productivity Tools

In this episode of AppStories, John Voorhees and Federico Viticci discuss "Vibe Coding," a term coined by Andrej Karpathy referring to coding based on intuition using AI chatbots. They explore the concept's origins, its potential for creating personal projects, and the negative connotations associated with its misuse for commercial software development. They differentiate between Vibe Coding and LLM-assisted coding used by professional developers, emphasizing that the latter requires deep understanding and orchestration skills. They share their experiences using tools like Claude for scripting and automation, highlighting the importance of detailed instructions, documentation, and iterative refinement. Looking ahead to 2026, they anticipate the rise of alternative app stores and AI-driven tools that simplify app creation and sharing, potentially transforming Swift Playgrounds into an AI playground for a new generation of coders.