The Change
We started using Cursor. Copilot before that.
Here's what changed for our development process.
What Vibe Coding Is
The Hype
"AI writes 80% of our code."
The Reality
AI assists. We guide. We review.
It's faster. But not autonomous.
What Changed
1. Prototyping Is Faster
Boring code: AI writes it. We review.
Boilerplate: Gone.
This saves 20-30% on prototyping.
2. Research Is Different
Need to implement Stripe? Ask AI.
Get a starting point. We verify with docs.
Faster, but not replacement for understanding.
3. Code Review Matters More
AI generates. We review.
The review takes time. But less than writing.
What Didn't Change
1. Architecture
AI doesn't design systems.
We still think through architecture.
AI generates. We evaluate.
2. Debugging
AI bugs are tricky.
It generates plausible-looking wrong code.
Human debugging still required.
3. Requirements
AI can't extract requirements from users.
We still do discovery.
AI generates what we specify.
The Honest Take
Vibe coding accelerates execution.
It doesn't replace thinking.
Use it. But don't skip the hard parts.
For SaaS Development
What AI Helps With
- Boilerplate code
- Simple CRUD
- Test generation
- Documentation
What AI Doesn't Help With
- System design
- Complex debugging
- Understanding user needs
- Business logic
AI is a tool. Use it well.
