Why AI Code Tools Might Not Be Ready for Real SaaS 🔐

I've been thinking about AI coding tools lately. Everyone talks about them, but I think there are some big problems.

I've worked with dev tools for over 12 years. So I watch what's happening with these new "vibe-coded AI" SaaS.

The promise sounds great: tell the AI what you want → make XYZ in 5 minutes.

But I think the reality is different.

The Hidden Costs

From what I see, every AI step costs money. Even the broken ones.

I imagine asking for user login features. The AI probably spends hours writing the same broken code over and over. Each failed try costs money.

It's like paying a contractor who keeps breaking your wall and charging you each time they try to fix it.

Security Looks Scary

I think the "finished" apps probably have security holes:

• Users might see other people's data by changing the website URL
• Anyone could probably upgrade their account by editing browser settings
• Simple API calls might delete other users' stuff
• Databases are probably open to everyone on the internet

This could be a data leak waiting to happen.

Production Might Not Work

I suspect everything looks good when testing. Then real users try it:

• Database probably crashes when more than 100 people use it
• "Fast" code is probably super slow nested loops
• Error messages are probably just "something broke"
• Mobile version is probably completely broken

What I Think

AI coding tools seem like expensive prototyping. Not real development.

They might be good for learning and testing ideas. But building a real business? That feels different.

This thinking actually gave me an idea. I'm working on a real app builder that makes actual AI applications. Not just websites with AI-generated code.

Sometimes watching problems helps you find solutions.