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Institute of Digital Government

Vibe Coding: Building Prototypes Safely

18 June 2026

Learning Pathway:

AI Build 301

Learn how to use vibe coding responsibly by validating ideas quickly while avoiding common pitfalls.

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Why this matters

Building software has become much faster. With AI-powered tools such as Spaceship and Figma Make, anyone can turn an idea into a working prototype in a matter of hours without writing code.

However, building quickly does not remove the need for good judgement. Successful teams use vibe coding to validate assumptions, stay focused on solving a single problem, and review AI-generated outputs carefully before deciding what happens next.

3 takeaways - anyone can build a prototype, dont let ease become a trap. AI generated code is not automatically safe
watch out for outdated packages, hardcoded credentials, unexpected data flow

Key takeaway

The goal of vibe coding is not simply to build software faster. It is to learn faster.

By creating simple prototypes, testing them with real users and validating assumptions early, teams can make better decisions based on evidence rather than opinions.

Use AI to rapidly explore ideas, but let real user feedback guide what gets built next.

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