The Illusion of “Free” Code It’s simple to get swept away by the allure of AI-created code that’s quick, inexpensive, and “good enough.” But the problem with all this is: • AI does not comprehend your business rules. • It doesn’t matter to AI how scalable your tech stack is. • AI is not verified […]
Why AI Produces Bad Architecture The AI can’t possibly understand your product vision, your business logic, your goals. It doesn’t know whether your application is going to require serving 10 users or 10,000. It simply wants to predict the next token to satisfy it. And this is the first issue. This is exactly what it […]
Why AI-Created Code Feels “Done” (But Isn’t) AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot are optimized to answer the question rather than ensuring long-term maintainability; they are optimized to solve the prompt, not solve your business problem. That means: • This code may “work”, but its often not secure, not scalable and not modular. • […]
Why Relying on AI Alone Can Break Your Product (and What to Do Instead) With the fast-moving development landscape today, AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT are being heralded as a game-changer in coding productivity. They auto-complete functions, generate test scripts, and even scaffold entire apps in minutes. Sounds amazing, right? But here is […]
The Danger of AI-Generated Code Without a Technical Review AI-powered coding tools such as GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT are rapidly changing the way we write software programs. They make developers more productive, speed up prototyping, and enable startups to get to minimum viable products faster. Here’s a wake-up call: AI-generated code is not inherently reliable, […]
Why AI Will Not Replace QA
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The Illusion of AI-Perfect Code Let’s start with the dream: A founder spins up an MVP using an AI-powered coding assistant. Features get built in hours, not weeks. The UI looks sharp and the API endpoints hum along in staging. Then comes launch – and everything falls apart. Why? Because AI doesn’t understand context. It […]
AI Code Is a Security Minefield
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The Problem: AI Speeds Up Development… and Mistakes AI-powered tools promise speed, but there is also a dark side: speed over scrutiny. From non-technical founders down to junior devs who use AI to shortcut their way into building features faster, they often skip necessary steps of validation, secure coding practices, or proper testing. Here is […]
Why AI-Generated Code is a Risk-especially for Startups AI tools don’t understand your business logic. They predict code based on patterns, not product goals. That’s great for boilerplate code – but dangerous for anything nuanced. Most AI-generated bugs don’t show up right away. They pass basic tests and look fine on the surface. But they […]
Your AI MVP Won’t Scale – Here’s Why
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The AI Hype Trap The dream is seductive: write a few prompts, generate code instantly, and launch your product in days. And it works – to a point. You get: • Quick proof of concept • Impressive visuals to early stakeholders • Functionality demos for investors or pitch decks But beneath the surface? A shaky […]
Understanding the Silent Threat Non-technical founders often rely heavily on developers, whether freelance, in-house, or outsourced, to make the magic happen. But without the ability to evaluate what’s under the hood, you’re just trusting that your product is being built to scale, stay secure, and handle growth. Too often, it isn’t. The silent threat comes […]
The Hype (and Risk) of AI-Driven Development AI Coding Tools Promise Speed, Automation, and Reduced Dev Costs. To early-stage founders and particularly non-technical ones, tools like ChatGPT and Copilot seem like magic. You type what you need, and boom – code appears. But that code? It’s often: • Poorly structured • Lacking context • Missing […]
Why Beta Testing Matters Even the best software development teams can’t anticipate everything. Beta testing reveals what analytics and automated testing won’t: • App crashes on older devices • Confusing navigation flows • Features users simply don’t understand • Edge-case scenarios that break the experience At Appricotsoft, we create software we can be proud of, […]