A Quarter Century Before 'Vibe Coding': How AI Transformed Development

The author, an engineer with 25 years of experience in low-level programming and control systems, shares his shift in perspective regarding the role of AI in software development. For a long time, he was skeptical of neural networks, viewing them only as tools for simple tasks. However, the necessity of maintaining hundreds of objects while facing a staff shortage forced him to integrate AI into all stages of product creation. His experience proved that modern models are capable of effectively implementing architectural solutions and performing tasks that previously required an entire team of developers. The author concludes that 'vibe coding' is not just superficial technology use, but a powerful tool that allows a single engineer to design and implement complex systems that were previously unattainable without external specialists. This transition from manual labor to AI-assisted development has become a turning point in his professional career.