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

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Podcast: [Never Rewrite: Software Engineering & AI Coding](https://stenobird.com/podcast/never-rewrite-software-engineering-ai-coding-6208168)
Published: 2026-08-21T13:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1184

## Resource

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.

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