Is Coding Even Needed in the Future? Let’s Talk “Vibe Coding.”

Is Coding Even Needed in the Future? Let’s Talk “Vibe Coding.”

English is the future programming language.

You heard that right. No more semicolons.

No more loops. Just vibes.

So... is actual coding even required anymore?

Let’s unpack this.


What is Vibe Coding?

  • Not an official term (yet), but it’s catching fire in dev circles.
  • Think of describing what you want in plain English—the AI writes the code.
  • Your vibe: “Build me a website that looks like Apple’s homepage.”
  • AI’s job: Done.


Who Can Vibe Code?

  • Not just developers.
  • Designers, entrepreneurs, marketers, students, even your tech-curious cousin—anyone can build with vibe coding.
  • If you can dream it and describe it, you can build it.
  • No more “I have an idea, but I don’t know how to code.”
  • Now it’s: “I have an idea. Let me build it over coffee.”


The Market is Already Shifting:

  • No-code and low-code platforms are booming.
  • No-code platforms are evolving into natural-language-first platforms.
  • Big tech is investing billions into prompt-based dev tools.
  • Startups are building MVPs without a single line of traditional code.
  • Hackathons are becoming idea-thons—AI handles the heavy lifting.
  • AI-native IDEs are emerging. “Prompt = Product.”


What Happens to Coding Interviews?

  • Forget bubble sort and red-black trees.
  • Future interviews will focus on:
  • How well can you communicate with AI?
  • Can you structure prompts effectively?
  • Do you understand the problem at a system level?
  • Can you refine AI output with context and creativity?


So What Should You Learn Now?

  • How to prompt like a pro.
  • How to design solutions and explain them.
  • How to collaborate with AI instead of fearing it.
  • How to translate business ideas into executable tasks.


The Future Developer = Creative Thinker + Prompt Artist. Your code is no longer just your code. It’s your idea. Your voice. Your vibe.

This is Vibe Coding. And it’s not coming. It’s already here.

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Before You Go… A Reality Check

"English is the future programming language?"

We vibe with English, sure. But it’s not a programming language—it’s just the new interface.

Python? We code.

C? We code.

C++? We definitely code.

Java? Still in the game.

The rest?... Just riding the hype wave...



Shanthi Priya N

Senior Technical Manager at Standard Chartered Bank

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