I Don't Vibe Code

The author explains why they don't use AI-assisted "vibe coding" despite its popularity in software development. They cite three main reasons: the cost of subscription-based AI tools conflicts with their frugal nature, their decades of programming experience makes them skeptical of AI as a silver bullet solution (referencing Fred Brooks' "No Silver Bullet" essay), and they've found they don't miss AI assistance after discontinuing its use. The author acknowledges AI can be useful for specific tasks but argues that essential complexity in software projects cannot be eliminated by tools alone.