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2026.41: It’s Not You, It’s Me

L2 · PractitionerOpinion & AnalysisStratechery· 10/9/2026

Analysis of how major platform shifts affect developer tools and workflows in the AI transition.

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Ben Thompson argues Apple is diverging from hacker/developer needs in the AI era, favoring integrated consumer experiences over customizability.

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The best Stratechery content from the week of October 5, 2026, including drifting apart from Apple, Facebook complications, and the delightful absurdity of U.S.-China dynamics.

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