YouTube28 Jan 2026

The creator of Clawd: "I ship code I don't read"

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The Pragmatic Engineer

Peter Steinberger, creator of PSPDFKit and Clawdbot, discusses how AI is changing software engineering workflows. He recounts his early career, the creation of PSPDFKit, and his eventual burnout, emphasizing the importance of developer experience and delight in software. Steinberger details his return to tech with Clawdbot, an AI-powered personal assistant, and his current workflow using multiple AI agents in parallel. He argues that AI's ability to close the feedback loop through automated testing leads to better code and architecture. Steinberger also shares his perspectives on prompt engineering, the limitations of MCPs, and how AI is reshaping code reviews and team structures.

Outlines

Part 1: Early Journey, First Success

Part 2: Building and Scaling PSPDFKit

Part 3: Re-Emergence and the AI Shift

Part 4: AI Methodology, Architecture, Taste

Part 5: Future Vision, Personal Assistants

Part 6: New Engineering Paradigms, Advice

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