There are few things more frustrating in a modern coding context than when AI gives you an output that mostly works, but then you spend hours debugging.
Vibe coding is a powerful accelerator, but it is not a substitute for software engineering. AI can generate code fast, but shipping software that lasts still requires engineering fundamentals and architectural control.
The ultimate goal is to ship software that survives contact with real users. This requires an engineering chassis that won't buckle under pressure.
That's why we launched a new AI-Powered Software Engineer Nanodegree program.
It's designed to strengthen core software engineering practices—including architecture patterns, system design, and test-driven development—while learning how to use AI tools thoughtfully and effectively.
You'll learn to design systems that are robust, reliable, modular, and scalable, and to evaluate AI-generated code with confidence.
By the end, you won’t just ship working software—you'll think like an experienced engineer, ready to design, evolve, and own complex systems in real-world environments.
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