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# Getting Started with Vibecoding: How AI Helps You Code Smarter
- URL: https://www.anasabaziz.com/getting-started-with-vibecoding-how-ai-helps-you-code-smarter/
- Published: 2025-10-04T01:24:41.000Z
- Updated: 2025-10-04T01:24:41.000Z
- Description: Discover vibecoding with AI. Use Copilot or any third party LLMs to generate DAX or SQL code faster. Learn tips, pros, and best practices.
- Author: Anas
- Tags: LLM

Not long ago, the trend was all about *no-code apps*. Tools were designed to let business professionals build applications without touching a single line of code. The idea was simple: focus on business impact, not technical complexity.

But we’ve now entered a new era. With **large language models (LLMs)**, you don’t just skip coding, you’ll be *vibecoding*. That means you describe what you want, and AI generates the code for you. Think of it as having a personal coding assistant who translates your commands into working scripts, whether it’s SQL, DAX, or another language.

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ChatGPT with a search bar asking how it can help.

In this guide, I’ll break down how vibecoding works, especially with **Copilot** and alternatives like DeepSeek or Google Gemini. I’ll also show you how to make the most out of the **standalone Copilot app** (for those without the premium Copilot Plus subscription).

## What Is Vibecoding and Why Does It Matter?

Vibecoding is the natural evolution of no-code. Instead of just dragging and dropping UI elements, you *talk to AI in plain English (or any natural language)*, and it writes the code for you.

Here’s why it matters:

- **Faster prototyping**: Turn ideas into working code instantly.
- **Lower barrier to entry**: No need to memorize syntax or advanced expressions.
- **Empowered business users**: Analysts, managers, or non-developers can create solutions without waiting for IT.

Personally, I’ve found vibecoding to be a game-changer when working with tools like **Power BI**, where I no longer struggle to remember every DAX formula.

## Vibecoding With Copilot Inside Microsoft Apps

If your organization has a **Copilot Plus subscription**, vibecoding is built directly into the apps you already use.

For example, in **Power BI**:

1. Open the DAX editor.
2. Type your request in plain language inside the Copilot chat.
3. Copilot will generate a query for you, like creating a calculated column, writing measures, or applying filters.

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Copilot feature in Dax Editor in Power BI

I’ve tried this myself, and it’s incredibly intuitive. Instead of googling “DAX percentage calculation” for the hundredth time, I just tell Copilot: *“Write a measure that calculates the percentage of subtotal over total by financial type.”* The AI handles the syntax.

## What If You Don’t Have Copilot Plus? (Standalone Copilot App)

Here’s the catch: many smaller organizations don’t pay for the premium subscription. That’s where the **standalone Copilot app** comes in.

The key difference: the standalone app doesn’t automatically connect to your data. That means you’ll need to provide **context** inside your prompts.

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Standalone Copilot app in Microsoft 365

### Best Practices for Standalone Copilot Vibecoding

- **Be specific**: Mention the *table name*, *columns*, and the *action* you want.
  - Example: “Write a DAX query that sums the column `SalesAmount` from the `Transactions` table and groups it by `Region`.”
- **Iterate and refine**: Sometimes the first draft isn’t perfect. Tweak your prompts or make small manual adjustments.
- **Learn basic knowledge of DAX or SQL**: You don’t need to memorize everything, but knowing the basics helps you refine AI-generated code.
- **Save reusable prompts**: If you often ask for similar queries, keep a library of effective prompts on your notes.

In practice, this feels like *pair programming with AI*. The AI drafts, and you guide it with feedback.

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Mention specific tables and columns for more precise DAX Queries generated by Copilot

## Alternatives Beyond Microsoft Copilot

If your organization allows third-party LLMs, there are great alternatives to explore:

- **ChatGPT**: the original before Copilot came, and probably has the latest models compared to Copilot.
- **DeepSeek**: lightweight, affordable, and fast.
- **Google Gemini**: strong for reasoning-heavy tasks

Each has its strengths. I often experiment with different models when Copilot doesn’t quite nail the logic, and sometimes another LLM generates a cleaner or more efficient query.

![Photo by Saradasish Pradhan / Unsplash](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1738640679960-58d445857945?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDI4fHxjaGF0Z3B0fGVufDB8fHx8MTc1OTUzOTE3Nnww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000)

Examples of LLMs on the market

## The Pros and Cons of Vibecoding

Like any new workflow, vibecoding isn’t perfect.

**Pros:**

- ✅ Saves time and removes mental load of memorizing formulas.
- ✅ Opens coding power to business users.
- ✅ Works across multiple platforms and tools.

**Cons:**

- ❌ Still requires validation, you need to check AI-generated code.
- ❌ Standalone apps lack direct data integration.
- ❌ Premium subscriptions can be costly for smaller orgs.

From my experience, vibecoding is *worth it*, but only if you’re willing to stay engaged as the “editor” of your AI partner’s code.

## Final Verdict: Is Vibecoding the Future?

Absolutely. Vibecoding isn’t just a productivity hack; it’s a shift in how we approach problem-solving. Instead of spending hours debugging syntax errors, I focus on business logic and let AI handle the mechanics.

If you’re curious, I recommend starting with the **standalone Copilot app** (or even free tools like ChatGPT) to get hands-on experience. Once you see the time savings, it’s easier to justify a premium Copilot Plus subscription.