Model Selection
4 articles about model selection.
Use Sonnet for Grunt Work, Opus for Architecture
·2 min read
Most developers use the same AI model tier for everything and burn through their subscription. Matching model capability to task complexity cuts costs without sacrificing quality.
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Opus vs Sonnet for Claude Code - Choosing the Right Model for Each Command
·2 min read
When to use Claude Opus vs Sonnet for different Claude Code tasks. Save Opus for implementation, use Sonnet for init, planning, and routine operations.
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When Sonnet Outperforms Opus - Choosing the Right AI Model Tier
·2 min read
Sonnet vs Opus for coding tasks - when the cheaper, faster model actually produces better results. A practical guide to model tier selection for daily development.
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LLM Pricing: How Personal Cost Awareness Changes Model Selection
·2 min read
When you pay for LLM usage out of pocket, you develop a sharp sense for which tasks justify Opus vs Sonnet. Here is how personal cost awareness changes everything.
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