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WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Aug 20, 2025

WeAreDevelopers LIVE - What Development and Tattoos Have in Common and more

Chris Heilmann , Daniel Cranney , Jan Moser

Relying on AI 'vibe coding' without foundational skills is like getting an impulsive tattoo. Both shortcuts lead to painful, expensive, and long-term regret for your production systems.

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