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Deleting code with a simple snap of the fingers

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deleting code with a simple snap of the fingers

Referenced Substack post · Evan Rhea

I deleted half my code with my new agent skill and couldn't be happier

And you can too!

Why this note matters

The note is small, but the attached post is the useful breadcrumb: deletion as an agent skill, not just a frustrated rewrite impulse.

That sits inside the broader agentic-work theme on the site. Good agent systems do not only add code; they help remove the wrong code, reduce surface area, and keep projects from calcifying.

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