Author abandons Claude Opus 5.5 vibe-coded projects

The author shares their dissatisfaction with several abandoned software projects built entirely using generative AI, arguing that the resulting code and design lack independent thought and human substance. After dozens of hours spent trying to refine applications ranging from a mobile card game to a rolling news channel, the author concluded that over-relying on AI produces generic, low-quality results resembling predictable AI tropes. Open article →