Episode

Using AI to Complete a Half-Finished Rewrite, Part 2 (Ep. 171)

Podcast: Never Rewrite: Software Engineering & AI Coding
Published: Sep 4, 2026
Duration seconds: 1764
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Summary

Jeffrey Sherman shares his experience using AI to accelerate a 10-year API rewrite, highlighting practical strategies, challenges, and insights into modern development practices. Co-host: Isaac Askew Guests: Dustin Rea