Typical gaps in AI-generated prototype code
- Insufficient input validation and error handling on edge cases
- Missing authorization checks in server routes
- Secret exposure risk in frontend integration patterns
- Brittle deployment assumptions and missing rollback plan
- No monitoring for 5xx spikes, failed jobs, or API limits
What production hardening includes
Security and reliability pass
- Auth and permission checks on critical routes
- Environment and secret management cleanup
- Deployment pipeline and release safety checks
- Error tracking and uptime alerting baseline
Best fit for this sprint
This is for founders with a working prototype who need production confidence quickly, not a full rewrite from scratch.