Perception Gap Between AI Hype Claims and Real-World Vibe-Coded Software Quality
A developer questions why online discourse claims AI can fully replace programmers and that anyone can vibe-code software, while their own experience with AI-generated software has been consistently poor. The post reflects a broader debate about AI capability claims versus observed output quality, rather than a specific product problem.
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