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AI-Assisted Code Deletion: Reducing Binary Size by Over 50MB
An engineer describes a method for removing approximately 19,000 lines of unused C++ code and decreasing binary size by more than 50 megabytes, utilizing static analysis and AI support without complete reliance on the AI. The process involved isolating dependencies, categorizing risks, creating specific tests, implementing gradual removals, and performing final cleanups, leading to no necessary corrections a month later.
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