Ask HN: What default model do you use and why?
A Hacker News user initiates a discussion on which AI models are most cost-effective and efficient for daily development tasks. The author shares their preference for Claude over other options, citing performance and credit consumption issues with more complex agents.
Why it matters
Reflects the growing trend of developers optimizing AI tool usage based on cost-efficiency and practical utility rather than just raw model capability.
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Ask HN: What default model do you use and why?
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