Vibe Coding

Vibe Coding: What It Is and How to Build an App Without Knowing How to Code

Klickstudio — Web Studio Geneva

28 September 2026 · 9 min read

Code editor driven by artificial intelligence

Only a few years ago, building an application meant spending months learning a programming language. Today you can open a tool like Claude Code, Cursor or Lovable, type “build me a booking page for my hair salon with a calendar and a form”, and get a first working version within minutes. That is what we call vibe coding.

Vibe coding in one sentence

Vibe coding is programming by describing the intent rather than the instructions. You tell the AI what you want to achieve, look at the result, and correct it through conversation: “make the button more visible”, “add a phone field”, “the page crashes when the form is empty”.

Key idea

You no longer type the code: you direct someone who types it for you.

Your role becomes that of a project manager: clarify the need, test, approve.

What you can build with vibe coding

  • A brochure website or a landing page to launch an offer.
  • An internal tool: quote tracking, scheduling, dashboard, price calculator.
  • An app prototype to test an idea with real customers.
  • Automations: transform an Excel file, send emails, connect two services.

The main tools in 2026

ToolBest forLevel
Lovable, Bolt, v0Building a site or app in the browserBeginner
CursorCode editor with built-in AIIntermediate
Claude CodeAgent that works directly in your files and terminalIntermediate

The method in 5 steps

  1. Describe the project in a few sentences: who it is for, what it does, the main action.
  2. Ask for a simple first version, without aiming for perfection.
  3. Test it like a user: click everywhere, fill in the forms, open it on mobile.
  4. Fix it with small, precise requests, one at a time.
  5. Save it (Git), then put it online (Vercel, Netlify).

Want to learn vibe coding with a pro?

One-to-one video coaching on your own project, from the studio that ships websites in 24h with these tools.

The limits you need to know

Vibe coding is remarkably effective for getting started, but the AI can introduce security holes, duplicate code or “invent” a function that does not exist. The bigger the project, the more method you need: split your requests, review the sensitive parts and keep backups.

At Klickstudio, we use these tools every day to deliver brochure websites in 24h. The difference between an amateur result and a professional website lies in the method and the checks, not in the tool.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the term “vibe coding” come from?

The term was popularized in early 2025 by Andrej Karpathy, AI researcher and OpenAI co-founder. It describes a way of programming where you guide the AI through conversation instead of writing every line yourself.

Is vibe coding free?

Most tools (Lovable, v0, Bolt, Cursor, Claude) offer a limited free tier. For regular use, expect a subscription of about USD 20 per month for your main tool.

Is AI-generated code reliable?

It often works, but it is not always secure or optimized. You need to test, review the sensitive parts and never expose secret keys. That is exactly what the course teaches.

Videos to watch

How To Get The Most Out Of Vibe CodingYouTube · Y Combinator
Andrej Karpathy: Software Is Changing (Again)YouTube · Y Combinator

Sources and further reading