HBR: How to Turn Vibe-Coded Prototypes Into Tools Your Company Can Actually Use
rseroter · x · 2026-10-20
- A new Harvard Business Review piece argues generative AI has made building software feel almost free—a PM describes what she wants, a model writes the code, and a working demo appears in an afternoon.
- But the ease of building has swung everyone into "build" mode. Before promoting a vibe-coded prototype to real software, the authors advise minimizing scope, surfacing blind spots, and limiting dependencies.
- The article offers a framework for productizing prototypes so companies avoid the demo-impressive, production-broken trap.
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