Vibe coding, where developers use AI to build entire applications without writing code themselves, is creating a generation of pseudo-developers who lack fundamental programming skills. Research shows AI tools actually decrease productivity by 19% for experienced developers, while security vulnerabilities plague AI-generated code. Junior developers using this approach become dependent on AI for debugging and maintenance, making them less competitive in an already brutal job market where 94,000 tech workers have been laid off. The practice creates massive technical debt and prevents skill development, ultimately harming career prospects rather than helping them.