Vibe Coding: The Shadow IT Problem No One Saw Coming

Vibe coding, the practice of letting AI generate software without code inspection, is gaining popularity among citizen developers for small projects. However, this approach poses significant risks for enterprises, including specification failures, poor scalability, inadequate software design, and security vulnerabilities. Like traditional shadow IT, vibe-coded applications lack consideration for non-functional requirements and regulatory compliance, potentially creating maintenance nightmares and security risks that far outweigh initial development cost savings.