Since Andrej Karpathy first coined the term back in February 2025, the hype around “vibe coding” has become easily understandable. By definition, you describe the app you want in plain language, and your AI generates the code. With a few exchanges back and forth, you have a working prototype of your desired application running in minutes. For any normal businessperson who doesn’t think of themselves as a “developer," it feels magical.
But magic has a funny way of disappearing pretty quickly.
You’ve undoubtedly heard or seen the phrase "vibe coding," and you may even be worried that this is something you’re not ready for. The good news is you’re wrong about that.
Our columnist looks at the latest agent-oriented tools that Citizen Developers should know about.
Our columnist takes a look at the maturing market for low-code/no-code platforms, and offers some advise on how to select the LCNC tools that are right for you.
By John K. Waters
OutSystems, provider of a high-performance, low-code development platform, has introduced what it is calling the industry's first AI-powered digital worker for the full software development life cycle (SDLC).
Our columnist advises Citizen Developers to incorporate more into their training than simply instruction on how to use low-code/no-code platforms. And he offers his view on what they need to know.
The world of the citizen development continues to evolve at an ever increasing pace. Our columnist explores the implications of LCNC development in the future as it becomes a mainstream part of the developer landscape.
Our columnist looks at some predictions about one of the most commonly expressed concerns about the advent of AI, and the role of "TuringBots" will play in the evolution of the relationship between developers and AI-based coding tools.
The lines between users and citizen developers start to blur, and our columnist points to Microsoft's efforts in this area as evidence that Redmond wants to establish itself as the leader in citizen development.
Our columnist takes a look at some predictions impacting Citizen Developers, and speculation that the majority of software will be developed without coding.
The "software skills gap" is nothing new, and it keeps getting wider because we can’t seem to train enough coders fast enough. The solution a growing number of organizations are turning to is the citizen developer. But according to our columnist, a great citizen developer needs more than basic training.
Anyone could become a citizen developer, but it's not for everyone. Our columnist offers a list of 10 essential personal traits of the model citizen developer.
AI is everywhere--even in your low-code development platforms. Or it will be soon. Our columnist looks at the potential of this technology for citizen developers.