Naming a pattern in AI-generated code: Modular Mirage

A developer has identified a pattern in AI-generated code called 'Modular Mirage', where large language models produce code that appears modular but is actually brittle and non-functional. The pattern highlights a flaw in how AI tools generate software, potentially misleading developers into trusting outputs that lack real modularity.

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