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Source code generation using large language models: a systematic review of the vibe coding methodology

Aug 2026 · INFORMACIONNYE TEHNOLOGII · 0 citations · 4 references

Abstract

This systematic review presents an analysis of the "Vibe Coding" methodology — a contemporary approach to the iterative software development process using Large Language Models (LLMs). Code generation tools are transforming software development by enabling programmers to formulate tasks and describe the desired behavior of software in natural language, while LLMs generate source code corresponding to these requests. The review systematizes current methodologies for the use of LLMs, highlights application examples, evaluates the effectiveness of generated code, discusses emerging challenges, and outlines future development trends of the technology. The aim of this work is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the capabilities and limitations of Vibe Coding as a transformational methodology in software engineering.

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