The New Digital Divide: From Vibecoding to Engineering
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The talk examines a new digital divide created by AI-driven code generation, contrasting low-effort “vibecoding” (producing code without deeper understanding) with true engineering work. It argues that developer value now lies in system architecture, design patterns, and problem-solving rather than routine code writing, drawing on practical experience from startups, education (BettaTech, Commit Academy) and software leadership.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Introduction
- 2:29My background
- 5:18What is vibe coding
- 8:49AI context problem
- 11:17Context window management
- 14:51Vibe coding risks
- 16:36Spec Driven Development
- 20:26AI dev workflow
- 21:30New dev responsibilities
- 22:11Conclusion
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