AI Description:

This episode sets the stage for the entire series by exploring the massive shift in December 2025: we aren't just writing code anymore; we are "architecting intelligence." We need to discuss what Vibe Coding actually is—moving from agonizing over syntax to focusing on the "gestalt" or behavior of an app. The discussion should compare the top AI-native IDEs like Windsurf (with its "Flow" state), Cursor (the prediction engine), and Trae (the planner). We want to hook listeners who are curious about AI-assisted development but afraid it's just "YOLO coding." Explain how tools like Cascade and Composer change the actual feeling of development, making it more about "telepathy" than typing. This is the entry point: choosing your weapon and understanding the new rules of engagement.