Just because Linus Torvalds vibe codes doesn't mean it's a good idea (www.theregister.com)

In a recent opinion piece, Linus Torvalds shared his experience with "vibe coding," using Google's Antigravity LLM for a small project, AudioNoise. While this approach—where programmers provide natural language requirements to generate code—is gaining popularity, it raises concerns about quality and maintainability in serious software development. Critics argue that vibe coding, which accepts AI-generated outputs without thorough human refinement, could lead to fragile and unreliable code, particularly in production environments. Despite the allure of streamlining programming, the article highlights the downsides: lack of depth in understanding code, increased burdens on developers to sift through low-quality submissions, and the evolving nature of AI outputs that cause inconsistency in results. As highlighted by industry experts like Ruth Suehle and Craig McLuckie, the risk of flooding the coding space with subpar "AI slop" may undermine productivity and morale. While vibe coding may work for trivial projects, it is cautioned that serious development requires a level of rigor and expertise that simply cannot be bypassed.