Developer on Astra: code as unreadable as minified JS, but tolerable to boss around
Aryvyo · x · 2026-09-07
A developer shares first-hand experience coding with Astra: the generated code is as unreadable as obfuscated, minified JavaScript, but the model is pleasant to talk to and smart enough that he now treats it as an army of "codeslaves" executing his will.
The quip underscores Astra's positioning: capable at computer use and coding, yet its code output still needs human cleanup.
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