vibe coding is generally applied in two main ways, IMO, the latter is preferred for now (and at least within the next 3 years) if you want to deliver high-quality products.

• "Pure" vibe coding: In its most exploratory form, a user might fully trust the AI's output to work as intended. As Karpathy framed it, this is akin to "forgetting that the code even exists," making it best suited for rapid ideation or what he called "throwaway weekend projects," where speed is the primary goal.
• Responsible AI-assisted development: This is the practical and professional application of the concept. In this model, AI tools act as a powerful collaborator or "pair programmer." The user guides the AI but then reviews, tests, and understands the code it generates, taking full ownership of the final product.