How do you explain to a vibe coder that “it works” does not mean “it was done properly”?

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This article argues that code that merely works is not necessarily well-written or maintainable. It uses examples from Flask, CPython, and Django to show how small implementation choices can affect security, correctness, and long-term reliability. The piece contrasts naive rewrites with established library behavior to highlight hidden risks in shortcut solutions. It also emphasizes that AI-generated code can look functional while still missing important engineering standards.

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