AI-assisted development
Vibe coding: what AI-driven app development really looks like
Whether you want to ship a brand-new app or just use Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or Codex in your day-to-day work, this page gathers the method, the tools, and the lessons from real projects.
// Vibe coding prompt örneği
const task = {
goal: "session-complete endpoint yaz",
rule: "tek transaction, çift tamamlamayı engelle",
test: "aynı oturum iki kez tamamlanamaz",
};
await ai.write(task);
// → testler yeşil kalana kadar iterate- Claude
- ChatGPT
- Cursor
- Codex / OpenAI Codex
- GitHub Copilot
- Windsurf / Cline
What is vibe coding?
Vibe coding is a way of working where you describe the goal to an AI model instead of writing every line, then steer, test, and accept the code the model produces. Since 2025 it has become one of the fastest prototyping approaches for solo developers and teams alike.
- Decisions (architecture, security, product) stay with you.
- The model accelerates coding, testing, and refactoring.
- The gap between "it works" and "it stays working" is still yours to close.
Which tools can you use?
Vibe coding is a method, not a single product. You can mix any of the tools below.
Claude (Anthropic)
Holds context well across large codebases. Strong for full-module generation when you hand it a written architecture decision.
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
One of the fastest options for day-to-day Q&A, debugging, and small code snippets.
Cursor
AI inside the editor. Practical for file-level refactors, test generation, and terminal commands.
Codex / OpenAI Codex
OpenAI’s coding agent. Hand it a multi-file job from the terminal or the cloud and walk away — built for automation-style work.
GitHub Copilot
The most widely deployed inline-completion tool; ships inside VS Code, JetBrains, and Visual Studio.
Windsurf / Cline
Editor-first agents. Built for long file context and autonomous editing.
How do you start vibe coding?
- 1
1. Write the decisions
Architecture, trust boundary, product rules — they belong in a document. Asking the model to "write to the rules" gives far more consistent output than a free-form prompt.
- 2
2. Give small tasks
Instead of "build the app", try "write the session-complete endpoint, single transaction, the same session cannot complete twice."
- 3
3. Keep tests in sync
Move critical values (time, score, identity, permissions) into pure functions and lock them with tests. The tests will warn you the next time the model breaks the same spot.
- 4
4. Audit
After each phase, ask: "Any dead code, duplicated functions, or magic strings?" "It works" is not enough — you want "it keeps working".
Vibe Coding Articles
Lessons from real vibe-coding projects, tool comparisons, and step-by-step guides.
What Is a Harness? The Difference Between the Model and the Coding Tool (with DeepSeek)
Why does the same model behave completely differently in two tools? The answer is the harness. Using DeepSeek as the example, here is what a harness actually does — the agent loop, tool calling, and context management.
What Is Vibe Coding? A Realistic Beginner's Guide
What is vibe coding, how does it work, which tools should you use? A practical starting point for anyone who wants to build apps with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or Codex — written for real developers, not for hype.
Vibe Coding Tools Compared: When to Use Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and Codex
Which vibe coding tool should you pick? A hands-on comparison of Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Codex, and GitHub Copilot from real projects: strengths, weaknesses, and when to use each one.
The Vibe Coding Method: 7 Practical Tips and the Art of Writing Prompts
Seven tips that actually work in vibe coding: writing prompts, building a decision document, giving small tasks, protecting with tests, auditing, and refactoring. The formula to go from 'it works' to 'it keeps working'.
Shipping an App Store App with Full Vibe Coding: The LevelUpStudy Story
Can you actually ship an App Store app by coding with AI? Here is the method that worked while building LevelUpStudy, the three real walls I hit, and the lessons I took away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you really ship an app with vibe coding?
Yes. LevelUpStudy, currently live on the App Store, was built this way. The catch: architecture, security, and product decisions stay with you; the model just accelerates the implementation.
Should I use Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor?
There is no single right answer. ChatGPT shines for quick Q&A, Cursor for in-editor refactor, Claude for large-codebase context. Most developers use two or three together.
Is vibe coding suitable for beginners?
The model can produce code, but you still need the basics to judge what it produces. Learn algorithms and the fundamentals of the language first, then use vibe coding to move faster.
How do you control the quality of AI-written code?
Watch for dead or duplicated code, magic-string lookups, and missing test coverage on critical calculations. Pulling time, score, and identity into pure functions protected by tests is the most reliable habit.
Will vibe coding make developers unemployed?
No. It does not replace a good developer; it changes how much a good developer can ship. The person who decides, sets the limits, and audits the result is still human.
You are in the right place to learn vibe coding
Read the guides, apply the method to your own project, and get one-to-one help when you get stuck.