Developer shares codex workflow: AI writes files but never commits to git
esrtweet · x · 2026-11-09
A developer describes his codex setup: the AI reads and writes files but is barred from git commits, so he reviews every diff before committing under his own name — "when I commit under my name I'm taking responsibility." His layout is one window each for Emacs, codex, and a test-running shell, plus voice-to-text dictation.
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