Beyond Vibe Coding: The Rise of Cyborg Coders

This article critiques the 'vibe coding' approach, where developers rely solely on intuition and instinct. It argues this method is outdated and dangerous in today's software development landscape. The author introduces 'cyborg coding,' advocating for collaboration between human developers and AI tools. AI assists with coding, debugging, and brainstorming, while humans provide judgment, ethics, and direction. The article emphasizes that AI tools are not cheats but productivity accelerators. The key is to use AI effectively as a partner, not a replacement, to build better software systems.