Working code isn't understood code. When AI-generated code feels hard to parse, that's a signal to ask questions, and sometimes, the answer leads to something better.
What I learned reviewing AI-generated JavaScript: real-world issues, code review tips, and ways to ensure robust, production-ready code.
AI coding agents have made me significantly more productive as an engineer, but they have a systematic problem: as context fills, they drift from explicit guidance and violate documented patterns. This examines AI limitations and the workflow adaptations that help while labs address the underlying issues.