Three Developer Loops of Vibe Coding
This note summarizes the “Three Developer Loops” framework from the book Vibe Coding by Gene Kim and Steve Yegge. The core idea: AI-assisted development happens across three different feedback-loop timescales. Practices (and patterns) must match the loop you’re currently in to maintain speed without sacrificing quality. The three loops (timescales) Inner Loop (seconds to minutes): Rapid, conversational collaboration with an AI assistant for constant, fast iterations. Middle Loop (hours to days): Continuity across multiple sessions, coordination between agents, and context management. Outer Loop (weeks to months): Long-term architecture, system-level sustainability, and organizational governance. Across all three loops, apply the same control logic: ...