BEYOND THE VIBE WHY REAL SOFTWARE MATTERS IN MODERN WEB APPS.

Software engineering remains critical despite the rise of AI‑driven “vibe coding.” Developers now use tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot to generate code quickly, but this approach often sacrifices reliability, security, and maintainability. AI‑generated code may contain exposed API keys, weak authentication, and structural flaws that make future fixes difficult. Real software engineering ensures robust, scalable applications, whereas vibe coding can produce fragile, hard‑to‑maintain web apps.