Episode

Using AI to Complete a Half-Finished Rewrite (Ep. 169)

Podcast: Never Rewrite: Software Engineering & AI Coding
Published: Aug 21, 2026
Duration seconds: 1184
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Summary

Jeffrey Sherman discusses using AI to complete a decade-long API rewrite, focusing on strategies for parity, documentation, testing, and migration. This episode offers insights into managing legacy systems and leveraging AI for efficient software development.