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AI-generated code quality will be so good that 'vibe coding' stigma will disappear, and rapid AI-assisted development will become the standard approach
The Reasoning
AI coding assistance is improving weekly, making it possible to generate production-quality code rapidly without traditional development overhead
What Needs to Be True
- AI models continue improving at current pace
- AI coding tools become more reliable and consistent
- Developer mindset shifts from code perfectionism to user validation focus
- Deployment and monitoring tools make rapid iteration safe
Counterargument
Complex systems still require deep architectural thinking that AI can't provide, and technical debt from rapid development will create maintenance nightmares
What Would Change This View
AI coding plateaus in capability, or evidence that vibe-coded systems consistently fail at scale in ways that are impossible to fix
Implications for Builders
Learn AI coding tools as primary skill
Focus on user validation over code quality initially
Build systems that can be easily refactored
Develop taste for when to optimize vs when to iterate
Example Application
“Startup founder uses AI to build working product in days, validates with users, then either iterates rapidly or hands to engineers for proper implementation based on traction”