How ‘vibe coding’ is taking off in Nepal

A new approach to software development, known as 'vibe coding,' is gaining traction in Nepal, empowering individuals with little formal IT training to create digital products. The method involves describing desired functionalities in natural language, which an artificial intelligence tool then translates into code. This iterative process allows users to refine their creations by providing feedback to the AI.

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We were happy to see that he is curious. Even afterwards, whenever he is interested in something, he tries to accomplish it through vibe coding and enjoys doing it himself.

Grade 9 student Pranav Paudel exemplifies this trend. The 14-year-old taught himself 'vibe coding' to create a birthday website for his sister, surprising his family with his technical aptitude. His sister noted his curiosity and willingness to teach himself, stating, "Whenever he is interested in something, he tries to accomplish it through vibe coding and enjoys doing it himself."

Globally, 'vibe coding' gained significant attention after AI researcher Andrej Karpathy used the term in early 2025, describing it as a way for individuals to "give themselves over to the process and focuses less on the code itself." The phrase quickly entered the tech lexicon, leading Collins English Dictionary to name it their Word of the Year for 2025.

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I want a website with this design or I want this button to perform this action.

In Nepal, this practice is extending beyond individual enthusiasts and students. Government offices and organizations like Nepal Telecom are beginning to use AI-assisted coding for developing internal software systems. This adoption signifies a broader shift in how software development is approached, making it more accessible and potentially faster for a wider range of users.

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a new kind of coding in which a person essentially gives themselves over to the process and focuses less on the code itself.