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Vibe-coded apps will fail without enthusiasm, argues developer

Original: I understand everyone's anger/concern about vibe coded slop-apps, but there is a very easy solution to this problem: wai

A debate is unfolding over the flood of low-effort 'vibe coded' apps produced with AI tools. One commentator argues the fix is simply patience: building software traditionally requires motivation and enthusiasm, and while vibecoding removes that requirement at creation, maintaining a project over time still demands it. Without that sustained enthusiasm, AI-generated slop apps are expected to be abandoned and fade away on their own.

Why now: Growing frustration with the flood of low-quality AI-generated apps has prompted people to debate whether the problem will self-correct

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• I understand everyone's anger/concern about vibe coded slop-apps, but there is a very easy solution to this problem: wait. Building software requires motivation and enthusiasm. # Vibecoding has taken away that requirement, but maintaining a project needs that enthusiasm, with… · jmaris@eupolicy.social · 2

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