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998: How to Fix Vibe Coding

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Apr 22, 2026

They explore tools that make AI coding predictable, from duplication and dead-code detectors to complexity analyzers. They highlight component discovery with Storybook and ways to enforce formatting and linting rules. They compare headless browser agents and discuss task tracking for deterministic workflows. They finish with tips for running quality checks automatically so AI stops guessing.

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INSIGHT

Deterministic Tools Replace Vibe Coding

Deterministic analysis tools beat vague AI instructions for code quality checks.
Wes and Scott say linters and analyzers give repeatable pass/fail outputs so agents stop guessing and follow rules.

ANECDOTE

Lost Clients From Invisible AI Breakage

Wes recounts a Reddit story where a builder lost clients because AI automations broke and they couldn't tell when things failed.
The core problem was no deterministic monitoring or quality gates, so failures were invisible until customer impact.

ADVICE

Run Fallow For Fast Cross Language Quality Checks

Run a broad code quality analyzer like Fallow to detect duplication, dead code, complexity hotspots, and circular deps.
Fallow outputs machine-readable reports, cross-language duplication, and even auto-fix options for quick deterministic remediation.

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