SMRTR ProgrammingDec 18, 2025Hacker News

Two kinds of vibe coding

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A programmer explores "vibe coding" - using AI agents to build complex software beyond human comprehension. Starting with a simple 329-line Mandelbrot fractal viewer, Claude Code expanded it to 13,600 lines with GPU acceleration and advanced algorithms. Two key rules emerged: automate tests and test the tests, creating meta-cognitive infrastructure to maintain human oversight.

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