> Vibe coding actually works. It creates robust, complex systems that work.

No, it absolutely doesn't. We've seen so much vibe coded slop that it's very clear that vibe coding produces a hot mess which no self respecting person would call acceptable. No idea how you can say this as it isn't remotely true.

The author doesn't appear to ship commercially-viable software and unfortunately it shows. Those of us who do are amused by the essay.

The two recent IT catastrophes [0] from Alaska Airlines will continue elsewhere.

[0] https://www.seattletimes.com/business/alaska-airlines/alaska...