fast AI prototyping is fun until you hit real-world data constraints.
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vibe coded a quick markdown to PDF converter that worked smoothly on short notes. the moment i tested it on a dense fifty-page technical report with custom fonts, the layout completely exploded.
what is your trick for stress-testing AI-built apps early?
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Test with the ugliest real file you have, on day one. My rule is that nothing gets reported as done until I've seen it work on the actual screen. Passing tests or a 200 response doesn't count. Then every time something breaks in real use, that case becomes a test, so it can't come back quietly.