A C Infinity White Paper

Vibe Coding: Promise and Peril of AI-Generated Software

Build Smarter with Guardrails

Generative AI is changing how software is built. “Vibe coding” — creating apps through conversational prompts and intuition — is spreading fast, empowering non-developers to spin up solutions without waiting on IT. The speed and creativity are real.

But so are the risks. Left unchecked, vibe coding can create shadow IT, expose sensitive data, fragment your systems, and saddle teams with hidden technical debt.

This white paper unpacks the promise and peril of vibe coding, and shows how leaders can harness the power of AI-assisted development responsibly — without undermining enterprise quality, security, or alignment.

  • Up to 40% of enterprise software could soon be created with vibe coding.

  • Non-developers are leading the charge — often outside IT’s oversight.

  • Strategic, differentiated, and regulated products are most at risk.

What You’ll Learn in This White Paper

  • Why vibe coding is spreading so quickly across business teams.

  • The tangible benefits: empowerment, agility, rapid prototyping, and domain-driven solutions.

  • The hidden risks: shadow IT, misalignment with IT strategy, security gaps, and maintainability challenges.

  • Common failure patterns and how to avoid them.

  • Why vibe coding is especially dangerous in strategic or regulated contexts.

  • How frameworks like C³V (Clarity, Collaboration, Craftsmanship, Value) provide guardrails to channel experimentation safely.

  • Practical recommendations for CIOs, CTOs, and product leaders to encourage innovation without fragmentation.