Can a newbie really vibe code an app? I tried Cursor and Replit to find out

I'm not a programmer, but I tried four vibe coding tools to see if I could build anything at all on my own. Here's what I did and did not accomplish.
GitHub

A Python-based AI agent that replicates Cursor's coding assistant capabilities, enabling function calling, code generation, and intelligent coding assistance with Claude ...

read_file: Read file contents with flexible line range control edit_file: Make precise edits to files with clear instructions Supports complete file replacement ...
IEEE

Integrating Technology Acceptance Model With UTAUT to Increase the Explanatory Power of the Effect of HCI on Students’ Intention to Use E-Learning System and Perceive Success

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the potential human-computer interaction factors (HCI) affecting students’ behavioural intentions (BI) to use the e-learning system and perceive success. This ...
IEEE

Assessing Terrain Effect on Evapotranspiration Using the SEBAL Model in Mountainous Regions

Abstract: Evapotranspiration (ET) is a critical hydrothermal parameter for effective water resource management, particularly in land use. However, accurately estimating ET in mountainous regions is ...