{
  "id": 13791833,
  "title": "Separate the Spec from the Scratch Pad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/separate-the-spec-from-the-scratch-pad",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-11T20:20:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/devio_4040/separate-the-spec-from-the-scratch-pad-419n"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The brief emphasizes the need to differentiate between the quality of code generated by AI-assisted submissions and the reliability of the code itself. The primary concern is that the polish of AI-generated code does not equate to its robustness or reliability, as a simple restart can break the demo. The author cautions that hiring candidates who rely on AI assistance for code completion may lead to a flawed evaluation process. To mitigate this, the brief suggests purchasing a contract, not a tour, of an AI model, and focusing on a small, recheckable program rather than a demo that only works within a single session. The writer also stresses the importance of having a contract that can be independently verified without relying on the author's laptop, transcript, or confidence.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}