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Why AI Code Generators Produce Monolithic Files
AI coding tools often output hundreds of lines in a single file because they optimize for correctness and speed, not maintainability. The training data and examples favor monolithic solutions that run immediately without dependencies. Developers must refactor AI-generated code in multiple passes for long-term codebase health.
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The article correctly identifies a key limitation of current AI code generation, but the fix—multi-pass refactoring—is already standard practice for experienced developers.
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