# Episode 150: The AI Rewrite Trap

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Podcast: [Never Rewrite: Software Engineering & AI Coding](https://stenobird.com/podcast/never-rewrite-software-engineering-ai-coding-6208168)
Published: 2026-04-03T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Isaac Askew and Jeffrey Sherman explore the evolving landscape of software development, focusing on the relevance of rewrites in the age of AI. They discuss how AI tools like Claude are transforming engineering workflows, reducing the need for full rewrites, and shifting bottlenecks towards product management.

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