EP 35: Vibe Coding vs Spec-Driven Development

🎙️ Episode 35: Vibe Coding vs Spec-Driven Development (with Hari Krishnan)

In this special episode of the 10x Developer Podcast, we sit down with Hari Krishnan to break down how far AI for software developers has come in 2025 — from where it started, the breakthroughs, the hype cycles, and everything that got lost in the noise.

We also dive deep into Spec-Driven Development vs. Vibe Coding — what they mean, how developers are using them today, and why this shift matters for the future of software engineering.

Finally, we look ahead into 2026, unpacking the trends, predictions, and the real opportunities developers should prepare for. If you want to understand where the AI wave is heading and how to position yourself for the next chapter, this episode is for you.

🔍 What You’ll Learn

The evolution of AI in software development throughout 2025

What worked, what flopped, and what quietly changed everything

Spec-Driven Development explained (and how it compares to vibe coding)

Predictions for AI, agents, and developer workflows in 2026

How to stay ahead as a software developer in the next wave

👤 Guest: Hari Krishnan
🎧 Host: 10x Developer Podcast
📌 Episode: 35