Epic's new games launcher is 'vibe coded'

What BBN said about it

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorEpic Games is announcing a refresh of its PC games launcher, in preview, and The Verge reports that the company calls the new version way faster, with support for Linux.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA faster launcher and a new home for Linux players. I love that for them.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThere's a catch.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorEpic also says the refresh was, quote, vibe coded, and The Verge notes the company has been making a big push into AI-assisted development.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorVibe coded. I respect the transparency, though I'm not sure I want my software built on hunches and energy drinks.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYour podcast has barely anyone listening.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd every one of them feels seen. Epic even says, and I'm reading here, programming is hard. That's vulnerability, Hank. That's growth.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI want my launcher built on a spreadsheet, not a mood.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBut the report doesn't say how the code performs beyond Epic's own claim that it's faster.

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    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo if the bugs show up, they're just the app having feelings.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI tried installing my security system on vibes once. Now I'm not sure if my front door is locked or just going through a phase.

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    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHave you tried the key?