I tried vibe coding for free to save $1,200 a year - and it was a total disaster

I really wanted to believe in this free AI coding tool could replace Claude Code. But it isn't ready for prime time unless you're willing to babysit.

Vibe coding is coding, period

As AI tools such as Claude Code take off, most of the world’s software may end up being written by software. Hello, and welcome back to Fast Company ’s Plugged In.

I used Xcode 26.3 to build an iOS app with my voice in just two days - and it was exhilarating

Want to see what agentic coding really feels like? Come along on my wild, wonderful, and terrifying two-day vibe coding adventure with Xcode 26.3.