This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cameron Paczek, a 24-year-old software engineer who vibe-coded a DIY flight tracker that projects real-time aircraft movements onto his ceiling.

A software engineer explains how he set up a one-of-a-kind flight tracker in his home in a few hours via vibe coding.Courtesy of Cameron Paczek This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with ...