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YesCursor · 2 Feb 2026

I can try three different approaches to a feature in the time it would have taken to spec out one

Soerensen on Hacker News

In the thread “Ask HN: How far has "vibe coding" come?”

Helped: Iteration speed and forced precision in defining requirements.

Got in the way: Lack of ability to judge performance, security, or scale.

… The iteration speed unlocks something new. I can try three different approaches to a feature in the time it would have taken to spec out one. This changes how you think about product development - you learn through building rather than planning. …