Can a newbie really vibe code an app? I tried Cursor and Replit to find out

I'm not a programmer, but I tried four vibe coding tools to see if I could build anything at all on my own. Here's what I did and did not accomplish.
GitHub

Runestone – Performant plain text editor for iOS

Runestone uses GitHub's Tree-sitter to parse code to a syntax tree which is used for features that require an understanding of the code in the editor, for example syntax highlighting. The ...
IEEE

NDT-Map-Code: A 3D global descriptor for real-time loop closure detection in lidar SLAM

Abstract: Loop-closure detection, also known as place recognition, aiming to identify previously visited locations, is an essential component of a SLAM system. Existing research on lidar-based loop ...
IEEE

Static Code Analysis for Reducing Energy Code Smells in Different Loop Types: A Case Study in Java

Abstract: An increase in ICT devices and services has led to a rise in carbon emissions. As a result, there is a growing demand for energy-efficient software; however, this demand remains unmet due to ...
GitHub

Laravel Loop is a powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed specifically for Laravel applications. It connects your Laravel application with AI assistants using the ...

Laravel Loop and its pre-built tools are still in development and this is a beta version. For this to be really useful, you need to connect your MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, ...
Wired

Loop Earplugs Offers: Quiet 2, Sweet Dreams and Gift Set Discounts

Loop earplugs are some of the best reusable earplugs you can buy. I personally keep a pair attached to my car keys at all times. As a live music enthusiast that frequently travels to some of the ...