| Bryan Whiting
The State of Vibe Coding in 2026
- Vibe coding splits into two distinct workflows: app-based for isolated tasks and terminal-based for connected workflows requiring system access
- The trade-off between convenience and capability defines which approach works best—mobile apps offer zero-setup isolation while terminal access enables full toolchain integration
- Task management remains an unsolved problem as sessions are ephemeral; external systems like Linear, GitHub Issues, or file-based approaches fill the gap