The Delegation Window and Limits of Vibe Coding

The author argues that non-coders cannot maintain productivity while vibe coding an application that meets growing user needs, and that large language models amplify existing engineering expertise rather than replace it. The main obstacles named are complexity, context growth, and knowing when to delegate, which the author calls the delegation window. The article describes five delegation levels, from A (completion) to E (improving metrics), says most engineers should be at least at level B, and says the author has not heard of anyone operating at level E and is skeptical of claims to operate at level D or C.