Andrej Karpathy
Named and popularized vibe coding
Coined the phrase “vibe coding” in February 2025, giving a memorable name to a fast-growing style of intent-first, conversational software creation.
Coined the phrase “vibe coding” in February 2025, giving a memorable name to a fast-growing style of intent-first, conversational software creation.
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Merriam-Webster — vibe coding origin ↗
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