Why AI Makes You Build Too Much (And How to Stop)

In this episode we break down why vibe coding leads to feature bloat and how to use the Scope Guillotine to actually ship your MVP.

We dig into the hidden costs of “free” AI-generated code. That social login feels like magic until you realize you’ve added state management, security handshakes, and database migrations to your plate. We’ll show you how to sort your features into three buckets: The Oxygen (core value, can’t live without it), The Vitamins (nice health improvements), and The Jewelry (looks professional but you don’t need it yet).

You’ll also get a practical execution checklist, including how to build a “No List” that kills procrastination-by-feature, and why senior devs often choose to do things manually before writing code.

Whether you’re building the next big thing or a simple tool like PlantPal, this one will help you cut the bloat and focus on what actually matters.