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AI coding loops can churn out slop as fast as features. Here's how meaningful tests and protected quality checks keep bad code from piling up.
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A harness is needed to check the quality of code generated by AI agents, not just whether it runs. This involves defining a "definition of done" that survives human contact, including running required checks after each attempt, making checks mandatory, and keeping changes reviewable.