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

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Podcast: [Never Rewrite: Software Engineering & AI Coding](https://stenobird.com/podcast/never-rewrite-software-engineering-ai-coding-6208168)
Published: 2026-09-04T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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

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