How do I know if generated code is any good?
Without being able to read it, you check properties rather than quality: is it in version control, does it build from a clean checkout, are there tests, is there a description of the architecture, and can an independent developer explain it back to you in an hour. Any of those failing is a real signal.
From No-code vs AI builders vs hiring a developer, published 9 August 2026. That article is where the reasoning behind this answer is set out, including what it does not cover.