You Wouldn’t Vibe Code a Skyscraper. Don’t Do It for Self-Hosted Software.

The text explores the challenges of using AI-generated code for self-hosted software deployments, drawing a parallel to constructing a skyscraper where rigorous engineering and validation are essential. While AI can quickly generate components like Helm charts and Kubernetes manifests, such tools often only cover the "happy path," assuming ideal conditions that may not reflect the complexities of varied customer environments. The author argues that self-hosted software requires robust systems capable of handling diverse constraints, configurations, and long-term reliability issues, which AI alone cannot ensure. The text highlights the importance of building support systems, including diagnostics and upgrade logic, to address real-world customer needs and maintain software integrity over time. It suggests that while AI can expedite initial development phases, true reliability in deployment is achieved through engineering expertise, not just generated code.