When to Vibe · When Not To

A practical split for AI-assisted coding — when vibe coding buys speed, when it creates liability, and the litmus checks that keep judgment with the engineer.

Vibe Here
Spikes, prototypes, throwaway explorers
Don'T Vibe Here
Auth, crypto, permissions, tenancy
Guardrails That Make Vibe Safe
Scope is reversible
Momentum
Vibe coding removes blank-page friction on low-risk work.