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Vibe Coding & Mental Models — Page 2

Tutorials, guides, and deep dives on mental models for AI-assisted development.

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foundations·intermediate·8 min

Why AI Hallucinates APIs and Libraries and How to Fix 2026

Why AI hallucinates APIs libraries 2026. Four hallucination patterns and prevention approaches that work for AI generated code reliability.

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foundations·beginner·8 min

Why AI Makes Changes You Did Not Ask For and How to Stop 2026

Why AI makes changes you did not ask for 2026. Four scope creep patterns and how to constrain AI to requested changes only for predictable AI work.

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foundations·intermediate·8 min

Why AI Writes Code That Works But Is Not Actually Good

Why AI writes code that works but is not good in 2026. Four quality dimensions, the gap between running and good, and how to close it with smart prompts.

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foundations·intermediate·8 min

Dead End Architectures and How AI Paints You Into a Corner

Dead end architectures are the structural traps AI generates by default. Learn the four most common ones and the early signals that warn before a rewrite.

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foundations·intermediate·8 min

Cumulative Code Rot in AI Built Projects and How to Stop It

Cumulative code rot is the silent killer of AI-built projects. Learn why the decay is structural and the small habits that prevent the worst outcomes.

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foundations·intermediate·8 min

Why Your Third Month Is the Hardest Maintenance Cliff

The maintenance cliff hits most vibe coded projects around month three. Learn why the curve is so consistent, plus the early signals and habits that flatten it.

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