The Positive Effects of Friction in Automated Development; or, Pi Is Bad

· Blog Djhaskin · Aug. 4, 2026, 10:19 p.m.
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The author compares the performance of two AI development tools, Pi and Goose, highlighting that Goose's friction in the workflow aids in better coding results. Despite the polished interface and speed of Pi, it led to confusion and errors, whereas Goose offered a more manageable pace and accurate code generation. The conclusion emphasizes the value of friction in software development tools, favoring Goose for improved outcomes in coding tasks.
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