The coding education landscape has shifted from "tutorial hell" (passive video consumption) to "vibe code hell" where learners over-rely on AI coding assistants. While students can now build projects faster with tools like Cursor and Claude, they often fail to develop deep understanding of how software works. AI tools can be valuable for learning when used as Socratic tutors rather than code generators, but the sycophantic nature of LLMs and their tendency to agree with users creates new learning challenges. Effective learning still requires discomfort and independent problem-solving, whether that means turning off tutorial videos or disabling AI autocomplete.
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