Vibe coding, often seen as a meme, can be beneficial when used by an experienced engineer to solve real problems.
The author shares their journey from a vibe-coded AI-generated PoC to a clean and efficient solution by refactoring and focusing on good design principles.
Initially thinking in TypeScript while coding in Python led to a messy and overengineered solution, which was improved by refactoring with a focus on simplicity.
The refactored version was not only faster but also smarter, more readable, and easier to maintain, highlighting the benefits of simplicity and good design in coding.