'Vibe coding' is coined, capturing how AI is reshaping the very act of programming

事件摘要

On February 2, 2025, AI researcher Andrej Karpathy coined the term 'vibe coding' in a viral tweet, describing a new programming paradigm where developers describe tasks to LLMs and accept generated code without thorough review. The term quickly entered mainstream vocabulary, was named Collins Dictionary Word of the Year 2025, and was listed by Merriam-Webster. It crystallized a profound shift: AI had transformed coding from a craft of precise syntax into a conversation of intent.

影响评估

• Paradigm Shift +2 · Long-term

  Gave language to a profound shift in programming practice. Named Collins Word of the Year 2025 and listed by Merriam-Webster. Crystallized the transformation of software engineering from precise syntax manipulation to intent-driven AI collaboration.

  Affected Groups: software developers, students, AI companies, general public

共识度与来源

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  Vibe coding — Wikipedia

  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vibe_coding

  The term was coined in February 2025 by computer scientist Andrej Karpathy. It was named the Collins English Dictionary Word of the Year for 2025.

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  Andrej Karpathy on X: 'vibe coding' coined — original tweet

  URL: https://x.com/karpathy/status/1886192184808149383

  There's a new kind of coding I call 'vibe coding'.

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