The Future of Coding with AI: Gene Kim on VibeCoding & DevOps Transformation

Kevin Evans
Oct 13
2 min read

In today’s fast-moving tech world, staying ahead isn’t optional—it’s essential. On this week’s Code to Cloud podcast, host Kevin Evans sits down with Gene Kim, DevOps pioneer and author of The Phoenix Project and The DevOps Handbook, to explore VibeCoding—a revolutionary way to code with AI as your co-pilot.

“Coding is no longer about typing lines—it’s about collaborating with AI to build faster and smarter.” — Gene Kim

Gene Kim’s Journey to VibeCoding

Gene’s journey began over 20 years ago, studying high-performing technology organizations. With VibeCoding, he envisions a future where coding is:

Iterative and AI-assisted
Focused on creativity and problem-solving
Faster, more ambitious, and fun

VibeCoding allows developers to focus less on repetitive tasks and more on building innovative solutions that scale.

AI as the New Co-Pilot

One of VibeCoding’s most exciting innovations is AI integration in the development process. Gene shares how AI tools have transformed his workflow:

Automates repetitive coding tasks
Speeds up testing and development cycles
Amplifies creativity and experimentation
Enables developers to prototype faster and smarter

“The best time to start was 20 years ago; the second-best time is now.” — Gene Kim

VibeCoding in Action

In the episode, Gene discusses his collaboration with tech legend Steve Yegge, exploring AI-powered coding tools that:

Accelerate application development
Enable experimentation without risk
Unlock new levels of productivity

Gene describes how AI allows him to write more code than ever before, with a focus on creativity, exploration, and innovation.

Challenges and Opportunities

VibeCoding is not without hurdles:

Haunted codebases from legacy systems
Limitations of current AI models
Learning curves for developers and teams

But the opportunities far outweigh the risks. With AI, developers can build enterprise-ready applications, automate workflows, and adopt best practices for high-performing teams.

The Future of VibeCoding

Gene predicts a future where AI-assisted coding becomes the norm. He envisions:

Developers, designers, and even non-technical professionals creating software collaboratively with AI
Democratization of coding for more accessible innovation
High-performing teams leveraging AI for faster, safer, and smarter software delivery