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# It's Not Vibe Coding If You Know What You're Doing

Building complex apps with AI isn't just "vibe coding." Learn how strict guardrails and repeatable patterns turn erratic AI agents into safe, hyper-productive engineering collaborators.

- **Speakers:** [Sean O'Dell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@sean-o-dell), [Jeff Blankenburg](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@jeff-blankenburg)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 North America
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Duration:** 21:25
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100367-it-s-not-vibe-coding-if-you-know-what-you-re-doing

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