Vibe Coding: The Liberation

Most knowledge workers are trapped in a prison they don’t even see.

They have brilliant ideas at 3 PM on Tuesday. They know exactly what would solve their problem. They can visualize the solution.

But they can’t build it.

So they wait. They ask permission. They join queues behind seventeen “urgent” requests. They navigate political lines and power structures. They watch their momentum die while someone else decides if their idea matters.

This is the hidden tax of organizational friction.

And vibe coding is the escape route.

The Three Pillars of Liberation

Vibe coding gives you three freedoms back:

1. Immediate Action - No approval chains. No gatekeepers. When inspiration strikes, you build.
2. Rapid Iteration - You’re both customer and developer. Experiment fearlessly without heavy costs.
3. Minimal Overhead - Build exactly what you need. No subscriptions. No bloat.

Let me show you what this looks like in practice.

Why This Moment Matters

For decades, the barrier between “I have an idea” and “I have a working solution” was insurmountable for non-developers.

Three things changed:

1. AI models can now write production-quality code
2. Tools like Cursor make the conversation natural
3. The cost dropped from thousands to $20/month

The prison door is open. Most people just haven’t noticed yet.

My Journey: $60 Turned Into 18 Apps

In three months, I built 18 functional applications.

Total investment: $60
​Total tokens used: 1,169,357,690 (over 1 BILLION)
​Equivalent API cost: $401.46
​Total events: 1,566

Let that sink in.

Here’s how I did it:

I started with Cursor. They offered a 1-month trial, and I experimented extensively. Later, Cursor introduced their AUTO mode—where the tool selects the appropriate AI model for each task. In return, they offered unlimited usage for $20/month.

I immediately purchased a one-year license.

Since then, I’ve used Cursor regularly. The stats show a routine forming over time.

A $60 investment generated over 1 billion tokens of value and 18 working applications.

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And I’ve barely scratched the surface of what’s possible.

The Next Evolution: Multi-Agent Development

My current experiment is doubling down on multi-agent development mode. This requires a shift in thinking—I’m still adapting to working on multiple aspects in parallel, serving multiple agents simultaneously.

The difference? These “interns” work at 100x speed and never need sleep.

You’re providing independent instructions, observing progress on each, and continuing to orchestrate like a conductor. It still goes sideways sometimes. It requires human interaction and iteration, just like managing real teams. Because let’s be honest—I’m not always crystal clear from the start either.

A Call to Agile Coaches: You’re Already Solving the Same Problem

Here’s what I realized: Agile Coaches are fighting the exact same battle I described in the opening.

Your teams have brilliant ideas during retrospectives. They identify clear impediments. They know exactly what would improve their workflow.

But then what happens?

They wait for IT approval. They submit tickets that disappear into backlogs. They watch their momentum die while someone else decides if their improvement idea matters.

Sound familiar?

I get it because I’ve lived both sides of this.

I studied information science and worked for intense years as a developer. I’ve loved working with computers since 1991 when I got my Amiga 500 and never really took my hands off. Years as an Agile Coach taught me to focus on creating value and optimizing workflows.

This combination—business learning, leadership dynamics, software development basics, and AI enthusiasm—gives me an advantage today. With AI, all these skills can now be heavily amplified.

Agile Coaches, I’m calling you out: You have a tremendous advantage in front of you.

I’d even go so far as to say it’s mandatory to look at vibe coding and its potential to amplify our skills.

Why? Because you already understand:

• Iterative development
• Rapid feedback loops
• Customer collaboration
• Responding to change
• Empowering teams

These aren’t just Agile principles—they’re the exact mindset needed for effective vibe coding.

But here’s the kicker: You’re drowning in information yet starving for applicable wisdom.
You know what needs to be built, but you can’t build it. Your knowledge doesn’t compound into action.

Vibe coding changes that.

Suddenly, you can:

• Build that retrospective analysis tool you’ve been sketching
• Create custom dashboards for team health metrics
• Prototype workflow improvements in real-time
• Turn workshop insights into functional prototypes
• You become the bridge between insight and implementation.

Experience It Yourself: Free Workshop

Vibe Coding für Agile Coaches (Workshop in German) January 15, 2025 | Online via Zoom | Free

I’m hosting a hands-on workshop with my colleague Benjamin specifically for German-speaking Agile Coaches.

We’ll explore practical vibe coding applications for coaching work—from automating retrospective analysis to building custom team health dashboards.

No programming experience required. Just curiosity and a willingness to experiment.

Register now: https://quintsmart.com/vibe-coding-webinar​

Not ready to commit yet?
Join our WhatsApp community where we’re already sharing insights and experiments:

💬 https://chat.whatsapp.com/FmCaQf0YspK9I2StTcEWe0​

The question isn’t if, but when you’ll start.

The tools are here. The costs are minimal. The possibilities are immense.

What would you build if nothing could block you?

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See you soon,

Sebastian

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