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Commentary weighs how much AI coding is acceptable in trusted apps

A tech commentator discusses switching podcast apps back to Overcast, noting developer Marco Arment now uses Claude-generated 'agentic coding' in both Overcast and his new app Fineliner. The piece argues that AI-assisted coding isn't inherently alarming when done by developers who remain invested in craft, testing, and iteration, citing a quote from writer Lex Friedman distinguishing apps that merely work from apps that work well.