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What I learned by vibe-coding my own word processor

Fast Company Tech Harry McCracken April 17, 2026
What I learned by vibe-coding my own word processor
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# What This Means for You A Fast Company writer created his own word processor by having Claude AI do the actual coding while he provided the ideas and feedback—no programming knowledge required. The experiment shows that AI tools like Claude can now handle complex technical work if you guide them with clear instructions, making it possible for non-technical people to build software they actually want to use. It's a practical example of how AI is shifting from a tool you use to a tool that can do the building for you.

Hello again, and welcome back to Fast Company’s Plugged In. Before we go any further, an invitation: On Thursday, April 23, at 1 p.m. ET, my colleague Jared Newman and I will be cohosting “The AI Productivity Playbook: A Practical Guide to Working Smarter,” a livestreamed event exclusively for F

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