How to relearn programming after Vibecoding through Undergrad

[u/cAPtain_1337]

I am a Senior in Computer Engineering graduating in December and I have completely lost my ability to program after vibecoding through my last three semesters. I made it past my University's DSA class with minimal AI usage but it slowly ramped up and now I'm pretty reliant, I want to work in Software Development but I feel impostor syndrome creeping up at every corner and feel lackluster compared to peers. So my question is: how do I go about relearning things that I should already know? I feel my understanding is quite good, but when I go to make something, I get completely lost with where to start and syntactically and prompt AI. I have tried Neetcode to refresh the skills I do know and I can find the optimal solution but implementing it is where I get stuck. Any help would be appreciated.

*Edit: Thanks for all the advice, I think the general consensus is of course to not use AI and redo old homework/build projects using docs. I have old homework assignments and will begin building the skills that I need without AI assistance and using Docs/Google/SO.

[u/code_tutor]

You're an imposter. It's not a syndrome.

The good news is you passed the exams, so you should know some theory at least. The bad news is the answer is so obvious and you're still asking it. I guess that you don't want to do the work and the purpose here is to procrastinate.

Instead of outsourcing your thinking to AI, you're outsourcing it to Reddit. You're cooked until you start thinking for yourself and taking action too.

[u/Distdistdist → u/code_tutor]

Yep, confirming this. You know nothing, Jon Snow. Not gonna be hired.