The ongoing debate about AI-generated code persists because participants are answering different questions. One side asks 'does it work right now?' while the other asks 'does it keep working six months from now?' Both perspectives are valid but apply to different contexts. Disposable prototypes and throwaway code can be vibe-coded freely, while durable production systems require intentional architecture. The key decision developers need to make upfront is whether what they're building is disposable or durable — that framing resolves most of the debate.
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