Prototype Code Is Not Production Code (And That's Okay)

Why the most important distinction in vibe coding is the one nobody's talking about

Prototype Code Is Not Production Code (And That's Okay) Why the most important distinction in vibe coding is the one nobody's talking about Patrick Morgan Mar 02, 2026 12 1 Share Welcome to Unknown Arts — I’m Patrick, your field guide to the creative frontier. Join thousands of builders around the world navigating what’s next. Subscribe A concept car is not a production car. Made by the author with Midjourney. I’m building a design prototyping environment for my team right now. Using Claude Code, I’m pulling select primitives from our production system, standing up a space where designers can

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