Is Vibe Coding the Future of Software?

Computer 2026

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Authors: Nir Kshetri, Jeffrey Voas
DOI: 10.1109/mc.2025.3634712
Cited by: 1
References: 24

Abstract

This article examines the rise of “vibe coding” in 2025, highlighting its immediate impact on software creation, prototyping, and accessibility for nontechnical users. We explore the associated risks, limitations, implications on productivity, security, and team collaboration. The ability to use prompts and natural language descriptions to automatically generate code is novel.

Fields of Study & Subjects

User Authentication and Security Systems Innovative Human-Technology Interaction Interactive and Immersive Displays

Publication details

Journal / source
Computer
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Volume
59
Issue
3
Pages
100–104
Publication date
20 February 2026