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The End of Vibe Coding: Why I Switched to Structured AI Workflows (opens in new tab)

The End of Vibe Coding: Why I Switched to Structured AI Workflows I spent 3 months "vibe coding" my SaaS. Then I realized I was spending more time fixing AI's mistakes than if I'd written it myself. Here's the system that changed everything. In early June 2026, two HN threads with a combined ~1,300 comments told me something had shifted. Thread 1 (~1,100 comments): "What was your 'oh shit' moment with GenAI?" Thread 2 (~230 comments): "What tools have you made for yourself since AI?" Both thr...

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