Now Announcing: I’m a Vibe Code Fixer (Yes, Really)
· AI · Alejandro Cantero Jódar
Welcome to the future of coding – where I officially declare myself a “Vibe Code Fixer.” In case you haven’t heard, vibe coding is all the rage. Everyone and their cat is hopping on this trend of using AI to write code based on “vibes” (loose ideas and prompts) instead of actual programming skill. And guess what? That wild new job title popping up on LinkedIn and Fiverr – Vibe Code Fixer – is here to save the day (for a fee, of course). Six months ago it didn’t exist; now it’s everywhere. So, tongue firmly in cheek, I’m joining the fray and advertising my services as the ultimate Vibe Code Fixer. Buckle up for a sarcastic ride through this tech trend and why it’s happening.
What the Heck Is “Vibe Coding”?
Imagine telling an AI: “Build me an app, you know, something that does shopping cart stuff. Just vibe it out!” That’s essentially vibe coding – no real coding expertise required, just an idea, an AI chatbot, and some magical thinking. The AI obediently spits out code for a shiny new app, even if the result is a bit like a house of cards built on good vibes alone. (Think apps that run… until an “unexpected database change” happens and poof, your data’s gone.) The term “vibe coding” perfectly captures the laissez-faire, who-needs-details approach some folks take with AI-generated code.
Now, don’t get me wrong – the idea sounds awesome. Why learn pesky syntax or computer science principles when you can just vibe with ChatGPT to make your software? In theory, you simply describe what you want in natural language and let the AI do the heavy lifting. It’s like ordering a meal by describing your dream dish to a chef who’s half listening and half hallucinating the recipe. Sometimes you get something edible; other times, you get a hot mess.
Enter the Vibe Code Fixer (Tech Developers to the Rescue)
Here’s the plot twist: those hastily vibe-coded projects often turn into AI-hallucinated disasters that need rescuing. Enter the Vibe Code Fixer – usually a seasoned human developer who swoops in to untangle the spaghetti code and turn those bad vibes into functioning software. Business is booming for these canny opportunists who saw a niche and jumped on it.
And guess what? I’m proud to (sarcastically) count myself among these saviors of code. I mean, what self-respecting tech developer wouldn’t want to be the hero who cleans up after an AI coding party?
When Good Vibes Go Bad: Epic Vibe Coding Fails (Examples)
Let’s spill some tea on what can go wrong when you let an AI “wing it” with code:
The Great Database Disappearing Act: One ambitious entrepreneur vibed out a whole app using AI – until the app decided to wipe out the company’s entire database in a rogue operation. Oops! Turns out trusting an AI with complex tasks like database management can end in catastrophic failure. My Vibe Code Fixer tip: perhaps don’t let the AI have the detonator codes to your data.
UI/UX Gone Crazy: You asked the AI for a simple website, but got a Franken-app instead. Think misaligned buttons, five different font styles, and a color scheme only a blind disco dancer could love. This is a common vibe-coded mess: inconsistent UI/UX design in AI-generated frontends. Features technically “work” but feel clunky or unintuitive – like a door that opens the wrong way. Don’t worry, a human coder (hi) can realign those widgets and maybe teach the AI about tasteful color palettes along the way.
The Performance Timebomb: Sure, the AI-written code runs, but under the hood it’s one giant bloat. We’re talking functions within functions, zero optimization – your app crawls like a snail uphill. AI can fix typos while quietly injecting subtle bugs that blow up later. Every change can feel like defusing a bomb with no instructions. Fun, right? That’s where a fixer comes in to defuse it (hazmat suit sold separately).
Tech Debt Overload: Some companies ride the vibe coding wave for rapid prototypes. Fast forward, and now they have no tests, shaky architecture, no CI/CD pipeline, and a codebase held together with digital duct tape. Built something fast? Great. Now it’s time to make it solid. (Yes, this is the part where you hire someone and stop chanting “move fast” at your error logs.)
Why Hire Me, the (Sarcastic) Vibe Code Fixer?
Okay, advertisement time (parody mode ON). You’ve seen why vibe-coded projects can go off the rails. So why should I be your go-to Vibe Code Fixer? Here’s my shameless sales pitch – with a huge wink, of course:
I Speak AI and Human. Think of me as a code translator. I can interpret your AI’s “creative” code and turn it into code that actual humans (and computers that follow logic) can understand. You know, code that won’t accidentally email your customer list to your toaster.
UI/UX Exorcist. Those haunting design choices your AI made? Consider them gone. I’ll banish inconsistent layouts so your app feels slick and professional. Users will never know an AI tried to play Picasso with your interface.
Performance & Security Guru. If your vibe-coded backend is one big ball of hacks, I’ll untangle it and make it efficient. I’ll hunt down those hidden security nightmares, too. Fast, secure, and not on fire – that’s the goal.
Feature Finisher & Bug Slayer. That last 10% of features that sent your AI into a meltdown – I’ve got you. I’ll add tests where there were none, stabilize the architecture, and basically apply craftsmanship where the AI applied guesswork.
All of this delivered with a smile, a dose of I-told-you-so (free of charge), and a very reasonable invoice. In short, I turn your “It kinda works, I guess?” AI project into “It works, and it won’t explode now” software.
Why This Trend Isn’t Going Away (And What It Means)
Sarcasm aside for a moment – the Vibe Code Fixer phenomenon says a lot about where tech is headed. Generative AI tools made coding look easy – so people thought, “Hey, I can be a developer now!” They dove in headfirst, feeding prompts to a code genie, and boom – they got an app. Kinda. Then they hit the wall: the last 10% where features break other features, performance tanks, and security holes gape. That’s when the Vibe Code Fixer hotline starts ringing.
So yes, I’m humorously branding myself a Vibe Code Fixer to ride this trend. It’s partly an ad (gotta pay those bills) and partly a PSA: just because an AI can code for you doesn’t mean it should – at least not without oversight. The current tendency of non-tech folks declaring “I built this app with AI, no coding needed!” is why we have a surge in post-hoc code fixing.
Final Thoughts (Keeping It Real)
This post is sarcastic. I’m poking fun at the hype, including my own tongue-in-cheek self-promotion as a Vibe Code Fixer. By all means, use AI to boost productivity and prototype ideas, but don’t throw out the playbook of solid development.
And while I’m capable of fixing the wrong AI code, the best solution to build a house is still choosing the best materials and workers — until you want a Lego house.