The article discusses the author's challenge of building an iOS app in Swift within three days with no prior experience, using Vibe Coding.
The author outlines the tools chosen for the project, including Swift and the Gemini API for image generation.
Despite initial issues and crashes, the author successfully created an app that transforms children's drawings into AI-generated artwork.
After improving the app's features and UI, it was submitted to the App Store but faced rejection initially due to various issues.
The final version of the app was eventually approved and launched on the App Store as 'Aidoodles'.
The article raises questions about the accessibility of AI for app development and emphasizes the importance of skilled developers in utilizing AI tools effectively.
It emphasizes that Vibe Coding requires a strong understanding of code and when to intervene manually, especially for ensuring quality and validation.
The mindset for Vibe Coding involves treating AI as a junior developer, maintaining control over code generation, and using AI to speed up routine tasks.
The future of development lies in mastering AI tools efficiently, as developers who excel in Vibe Coding will be highly sought after for their skills and quality output.
The article concludes by highlighting the importance of speed with quality in engineering and the necessity for developers to adapt to working with AI effectively.