Is AI-generated code production ready?

AI-generated code quality varies enormously depending on the tool, the complexity of your request, and how well you've communicated your requirements. For straightforward features like forms, authentication, and CRUD operations, the code is often quite good and production-usable.

However, AI code frequently has issues with edge cases, security best practices, and performance optimisation. It might generate code that works perfectly for the happy path but fails when users do unexpected things. Security-critical features like payment processing or handling sensitive data should always be reviewed by someone with experience.

The practical approach is to treat AI-generated code as a very fast first draft. Use it to build quickly, test thoroughly, and invest in professional review for anything that handles money, personal data, or could cause real harm if it breaks. Many successful AI-built apps use this hybrid approach-AI for speed, human review for reliability.