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The Vibe Coding Conundrum: Development vs. Security

By Amir Kazemi, Director, Product Marketing, Cycode

“Trust the vibes” has long been a phrase amongst new-age philosophers and manifestation experts, but
should it have a place in developing code?

Vibe coding has rapidly emerged as a captivating topic among developers, igniting widespread
excitement, curiosity, and fervent debate. This innovative paradigm allows developers to craft code using
intuitive AI-driven tools, primarily through natural language prompts, rather than the painstaking, line-by-
line syntax of traditional programming. The result is a remarkably fluid and effortless creative process,
akin to achieving a state of "flow" or being "in the zone."

As developers chase speed and creativity, it's easy to get swept up in the excitement of vibe coding and
its vast potential for outcomes. However, as the pace of development accelerates, a critical question
arises: With vibe coding, are we just moving faster and overlooking security?

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