Astra on Big Tasks: Slacks Off Unless You Explain Why Changes Are Needed
Liu_eroteme · x · 2026-09-08
After using astra on large tasks for several days, the author feels both impressed and amused: it's like working with a disgruntled senior engineer — if you don't explain why a change is needed, it doesn't really care about getting things right.
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