How To Become a Vibe Coder
21 August 2025

How To Become a Vibe Coder

Uncanny Valley | WIRED

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Vibe coding is everywhere, and it’s already drastically changing the tech industry — from shaping how software gets made to who gets hired. So back in July, our very own Lauren Goode went on a journey to become a vibe coder at one of San Francisco’s top startups. In this episode, she sits down with Mike to share her experience and they break down whether vibe coding really spells the end of coding as we know it.

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Articles mentioned in this episode: 


    Vibe Coding Is Coming for Engineering Jobs | WIRED

    Cursor’s New Bugbot Is Designed to Save Vibe Coders From Themselves | WIRED  

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