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Re:Use Cheaper Models with Claude by baCist on Monday May 04, 2026 @12:19AM (#48004587)
Soon, cheaper models will be called junior developers.
Re:Use Cheaper Models with Claude by DauntingPear7 on Monday May 04, 2026 @12:23AM (#48004606)
no because they dont have the same level of responsibility, care, or ability to learn. They do not fulfill the need of a beginner in the field, though they can output code. I'd argue that a junior is more than that
Re:Use Cheaper Models with Claude by baCist on Monday May 04, 2026 @12:26AM (#48004624)
Maybe I didn't express myself very well, but I meant that the juniors will return.
Re:Use Cheaper Models with Claude by biglyburrito on Monday May 04, 2026 @12:29AM (#48004642)
This is also what I'm expecting. The change to usage-based billing may significantly change how much it costs to build apps.