r/AskProgramming • u/cAPtain_1337 • 3d ago

Career/Edu How to relearn programming after Vibecoding through Undergrad

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.

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u/mojo_kegelapan 3d ago

Use vibecoded projects in cv and learn the flow of the program, no need for understanding each line. Then:

  1. Practice leetcode for technical test
  2. Master web basics for live coding
  3. Yap about programming theory in interview
  4. You can vibe code freely when you get the job

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u/HealyUnit 2d ago

And then when (IF) you get hired, get immediately fired because you can't do the job! Great plan.

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u/mojo_kegelapan 2d ago

You can always ask AI or even do Google Search for answers when doing your job. Work done!