When AI Writes Spaghetti: Why Human Expertise Still Matters
AI is transforming how we build software. From generating code snippets to scaffolding full applications, tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Claude are helping developers move faster than ever before. But here's the catch:
Faster isn’t always cleaner. And cleaner matters.
More and more companies are approaching us with AI-generated codebases that look right but behave unpredictably. Code that was meant to accelerate delivery ends up slowing progress, introducing technical debt, and creating modern versions of the same old problem: spaghetti code.
🕸️ AI Can Tangle Code—We Untangle It
Our modernisation approach doesn't start and end with lifting legacy code into the cloud or switching from .NET Framework to .NET Core. It includes something just as critical: cleaning up the messes AI sometimes leaves behind.
Think of it as “modernisation 2.0” - not just moving forward, but moving smartly.
💡 Why This Is Happening
AI code generation tools are amazing assistants, but they:
Lack context beyond a few prompts.
Optimize for completion, not for architecture.
Reuse patterns blindly.
Don’t write for long-term maintainability.
This often results in:
Poor separation of concerns.
Inconsistent naming, formatting, or logic.
Hidden bugs and performance issues.
Code that "works" but can't be reasoned about or extended.
🔧 What We Do Differently
At {type}DEV, we’ve embraced AI - but responsibly. Here’s how we help our clients:
Code audits for AI-generated projects.
Refactoring spaghetti into serviceable layers (yes, even if it was written yesterday).
Establishing architectural patterns and CI/CD pipelines where AI left none.
Modernizing AI-burdened projects so your team can scale with confidence.
Training your team on how to prompt and review AI output the right way.
🚀 The Bottom Line
AI can help you move fast. We make sure you don’t break things along the way.
If your project feels like it's being held together by duct tape and good intentions (even though it was "just built with AI"), we’re here to help.
Let’s modernise - cleanly, sustainably, and with purpose.