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Deep dives on vibe coding, Claude Code, and developer gamification
Long-form articles for developers who want to understand not just what VibeMon does, but why the category exists and what the research actually says. Every article is intentionally self-contained — no gated content, no newsletter wall.
01 — April 15, 2026
10 min read
What is Vibe Coding?
Definition, origin (Andrej Karpathy, Feb 2025), the four-layer stack that makes it possible, honest critiques, and where VibeMon fits.definitionkarpathyworkflowUpdated October 202602 — April 15, 2026
12 min read
Claude Code Hooks, Explained
Every hook event (PreToolUse, PostToolUse, UserPromptSubmit, Stop, SessionStart, Notification), the settings.json format, how VibeMon's original client used hooks, and security considerations.technicalclaude-codehooksUpdated October 202603 — April 15, 2026
14 min read
Gamification for Developers — A Research-Backed Primer
Self-Determination Theory, Octalysis, and flow theory applied to developer tools. Best examples (Stack Overflow reputation, GitHub contribution graph), worst (Goodhart's Law), and VibeMon's own design choices.researchdesignmotivationUpdated October 2026