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AI prototype: throwaway or maintainable?

AI can code fast — but should you build? 9 checks and a clear signal: keep the prototype, scope it, or rebuild it for production.

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AI prototype: throwaway or maintainable?

You generated something with AI — and now? Answer 9 checks to know whether to keep iterating, scope it, or rebuild it properly before production.

Purpose

What is this AI-generated prototype for?

Users

Will real users actually use it?

Data

Does it handle personal or sensitive data?

Access / accounts

Are there accounts, roles or payments?

Lifespan

Must it live and evolve over time?

Code control

Does anyone understand the generated code?

Reliability

What reliability level is expected?

Scale

Will it scale in load or features?

Cost of failure

What happens if it crashes or leaks?