Reaching the end of a 1 week experiment in vibe coding in Appsmith. Lots of REST API and SQL + UI design. I've not done heavy data coding for a while but I know my algorithms.
Conclusions:
- CopyPasta doesn't stick as a training method.
- I had to AI iterate through duff code - a lot.
- AI works fine for looking up common algorithmic code to save time on syntax refreshers.
- Frustration builds when you query a code suggestion and get something like "Oh, you're right, you can't do X because Y doesn't support that function.." Grrr.
- I think I could have read the docs, tried some examples, learned more and got to where I am in about half the time, with a better feeling of achievement.
I can relate to this work: