The Build Score Framework

The Build Score is our quantitative methodology to evaluate whether an AI-built application is production-ready.

Vibe Coding makes building software extremely fast, but it can lead to hidden technical debt. We use The Build Score to establish strict quality control.

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The 6 Evaluation Dimensions

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[ Correctness ] (25%)
                         /          (15%) [ SEO ] /   [ Accessibility ] (15%)
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          (15%) [ Sec ]   / [ Performance ] (15%)
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                  [ Readability ] (15%)

1. Correctness (Weight: 25%)

Does the code match the detailed requirements specified in the SPEC.md? Are there missing edge cases?

Check: Verify all user flows run correctly.
Fail: Missing feature blocks or placeholders left in codebase.

2. Accessibility (Weight: 15%)

AI tools frequently ignore accessibility. Web applications must be usable for all readers.

Check: Proper semantic HTML elements (e.g.
,
,
), complete alt tags, and valid ARIA attributes.
Fail: Using nesting div elements for buttons or links without keyboard controls.

3. Performance (Weight: 15%)

AI-generated frameworks often import heavy packages or cause unnecessary component re-renders.

Check: Next.js build bundle trace checks, optimized image elements, and dynamic imports where appropriate.
Fail: Unused package imports or rendering massive client bundles.

4. Security (Weight: 15%)

Ensure AI coding outputs do not introduce common vulnerabilities.

Check: CSRF check configs, sanitized input controls, CORS constraints, and database query parameters.
Fail: Direct database interpolation or raw client-facing credentials.

5. SEO Hygiene (Weight: 15%)

Ensure proper search indexation and metadata mapping.

Check: Dynamic metadata parameters, canonical tags, semantic H1-H6 headers, and valid JSON-LD schemas.
Fail: Missing pages sitemaps or generic page title tags.

6. Code Readability (Weight: 15%)

The codebase must be structured cleanly so future AI sessions (and humans) can easily parse it.

Check: Modular component architecture, descriptive CSS variable themes, and preserved documentation comments.
Fail: Monolithic single-file applications or duplicate utility methods.

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The Grading Matrix

Score	Rating	Action
90-100	A (Production Ready)	Deploy to production immediately.
75-89	B (Minor Refactoring Required)	Refactor styling tags or SEO metadata before release.
50-74	C (Warning State)	Do not deploy. Re-prompt AI to correct accessibility or security faults.
Below 50	F (Failure)	Re-assess `SPEC.md` rules and restart prompt loops.

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Checklist: Build Score Audit

[ ] Check logic correctness against specifications requirements.
[ ] Audit semantic HTML tags and ARIA keyboard accessibility.
[ ] Check bundle sizes and compile logs.
[ ] Review query interfaces for security hazards.
[ ] Confirm page sitemap routes and metadata declarations.
[ ] Clean up redundant package imports and dead code.

The Build Score Framework

The Problem It Solves

📐 Schematic Architecture Diagram

The Build Score Framework

The 6 Evaluation Dimensions

1. Correctness (Weight: 25%)

2. Accessibility (Weight: 15%)

3. Performance (Weight: 15%)

4. Security (Weight: 15%)

5. SEO Hygiene (Weight: 15%)

6. Code Readability (Weight: 15%)

The Grading Matrix

Checklist: Build Score Audit

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