Build With AI: Vibe Coding – Innovation or Brain Rot?

Date: 16 July 2025

Time: 20:00 CAT

Location: Online ~ Google Meet

Hosted by: GDG On Campus – Midlands State University & GDG On Campus – National University Of Science & Technology

🚀 Event Overview:

AI is no longer a future buzzword — it's the developer’s present-day toolbelt. From writing code in seconds to powering intelligent systems, AI tools like Gemini, Firebase Studio, Jules, Cursor, and others are radically transforming how we build software.

But there’s a storm brewing in the dev world:

Are we really becoming smarter with AI — or are we just becoming more dependent?

Welcome to Build with AI: Vibe Coding – Innovation or Brain Rot?

This event kicks off the Build with AI Series at GDG MSU, where we explore how developers, engineers, and innovators are using AI not just to write code, but to build products, solve real problems, and redefine what it means to be a creator in the 21st century.

🎯 What to Expect:

This session will feature:

Unfiltered discussions on the rise of "vibe coding" — coding purely through AI prompting.

Live showcases of real AI-built projects from local and international developers.

Hands-on demos of tools like Gemini, Firebase GenAI Studio, and Cursor in action.

A no-holds-barred debate on whether vibe coding is an asset… or a silent skill killer.

🔥 Key Themes:

✅ The Case for Vibe Coding:

Accelerate development without drowning in boilerplate code.

Leverage tools like Gemini and Cursor to build MVPs in days, not weeks.

Close the tech gap in under-resourced communities by removing barriers to coding.

❌ The Case Against:

Overreliance on AI tools could erode core coding skills.

AI doesn’t replace system design, debugging expertise, or real-world software engineering.

Developers risk becoming prompt operators instead of problem solvers.

🧠 Why This Matters — Especially in Zimbabwe

In a country where resources are limited, mentorship is scarce, and power cuts are real, AI can seem like a miracle. But if we allow it to do all the thinking, we risk raising a generation of devs who can prompt a chatbot but can’t debug a loop.

Vibe coding in Zimbabwe is both a blessing and a warning.

It can help us innovate faster — but only if we use it with understanding, not dependency.

This event aims to inspire devs to build with AI, not be built by it.

🎙️ Speakers & Guests:

Expect a dynamic lineup of:

AI-powered developers who’ve shipped real-world projects using tools like Gemini and Firebase Studio.

Community organizers from across Africa sharing their experience with AI-powered development.

Industry experts discussing the impact of AI on software careers.

Full list of speakers will be announced soon!

💬 Who Should Attend?

This event is for:

Students curious about AI-powered development

Startup founders looking to prototype fast

Developers debating whether vibe coding is skill or sin

Tech enthusiasts passionate about the future of software

Whether you’re a hardcore coder or just learning the ropes, this session will challenge how you think about AI — and how you use it.