You know that feeling when you sit down for what you think will be a quick coding session and somehow emerge hours later with something that actually works pretty well
I’ve been having these moments more frequently lately with vibe coding approaches
There’s something magical about starting with just a clear intention and watching AI assemble the pieces
Remember when building even simple applications required days of planning and implementation
Now I can sketch out an idea during my morning coffee and have a functional prototype by lunch
The key shift here is what we’re actually building during these sessions
We’re not just writing disposable code we’re crafting durable intentions and interfaces that have lasting value
That’s one of the core principles that really resonates with me from the Ten Principles of Vibe Coding
Code becomes this transient thing generated on demand while our real assets become those clear prompts and stable interface contracts
Think about it when was the last time you looked at code you wrote six months ago and immediately understood what it was supposed to do
But a well-crafted intention prompt that’s something that remains readable and valuable over time
I’ve been intentionally avoiding manual code edits lately
It feels strange at first like you’re not really doing the work
But then you realize you’re working at a higher level defining what needs to happen rather than how it should happen
The quality of applications coming out of these short sessions keeps surprising me
They’re not just quick hacks they’re often well-structured maintainable systems
Because the AI follows consistent patterns and best practices across the entire codebase
No more inconsistent naming conventions or mixed architectural patterns
The system maintains coherence even when assembled from many micro-programs
That self-organizing capability aspect is fascinating to watch unfold
Small capability units finding their place and working together like well-rehearsed orchestra members
What’s your experience been with these quick vibe sessions
Have you found that the applications hold up better than expected too
There’s this interesting balance between speed and quality that seems to be shifting
We’re entering an era where well-defined intentions might matter more than perfect implementation
Because the implementation can always be regenerated improved optimized
But the clarity of intention that’s the real treasure we’re mining during these sessions
Next time you sit down for a quick coding try focusing entirely on refining your prompts and specifications
See what happens when you treat those as your primary artifacts rather than the generated code
You might be surprised by how much more polished your applications become