SMRTR ProgrammingFeb 9, 2026Dev.to

Dear Vibe Coder: Your App Works. Your Code Is the Problem.

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A developer argues that "vibe coding" - relying on AI-generated code without understanding its mechanics - is creating a dangerous trend. While AI tools are essential for modern development, blindly trusting AI output without grasping fundamentals leads to unmaintainable codebases and hurts junior developers who skip learning core engineering principles.

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