An accessibility designer's conflicted perspective on vibe coding with LLMs
By
Eric Bailey
Summary
The author explores their complicated feelings about LLMs and "vibe coding" — the practice of using AI coding assistants to generate code. They separate their emotional response (feeling pressured and anxious about the technology) from their intellectual understanding (recognizing practical needs like healthcare). The article questions who is being centered in the AI coding revolution and reflects on how personal biases affect desired outcomes.
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· 4 pulledEmotionally, I feel like someone is holding a gun to the back of my head, and that gun is somehow hooked up to three trillion off-brand diesel engines firing on all cylinders.
Intellectually, I know I'm an American and need uninterrupted healthcare.
When it comes to vibe coding, I have to separate my personal thoughts and feelings from my professional. It's not fun.
Am I letting my own personal beliefs and biases affect the outcome I ultimately want?
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