Will Vibe Coding Dominate App Dev in 2026? 🚀 (From a 10+ Year Dev's View)

Hi, I’m an app developer who’s shipped many projects the old-school way (hand-coding) for over a decade. Recently AI tools have exploded - speeding up my production like crazy.

What’s happening:

- Idea to MVP: Creators focus on ideas while AI writes most of the code.

- Hours not weeks: Tools like ChatGPT, Grok, Cursor, etc. help people pump apps faster than ever.

- Mentor in your pocket: AI tools act like a mentor and coding assistant

Vibe Coding = Rocket Fuel 🚀

Indies are crushing it 🔥. Been seeing vibe coders sharing their apps on social media. Many of them shipping an MVP in less than a week. These all look like positive signs for the future of AI assisted coding. It makes me wonder if coding skills won't be as relevant in 2026.

What’s your take on AI tools for indie builders for non-coders? Should vibe coders know how to code?