The Optimal Amount of Slop Is Non-Zero

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code reviewLLMssoftware developmentrigorriskvibe coding

Author: sltr

Date: 6/22/2026

Article Summary:
The author discusses the importance of code review and the concept of "vibe coding" where developers rely on LLMs to generate code without reviewing it. They argue that too much rigor can be costly and that the right amount of rigor is proportional to the risk.