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Re:Plan Mode Is Dead on Saturday September 26, 2026 @11:46AM (#49857634)
So my Claude Code workflow for a ticket is:

* Scoping discussion - do research and figure out approach (auto mode)

* Planning - take the scoping and convert it to a concrete plan for review (plan mode)

* Implementation - put the plan into action (auto mode)

I find this works really well for my workflow, and it is really easy to trigger each phase because the model has clean boundaries. (This workflow is articulated in my user CLAUDE.md) Plan mode is still useful to me as it forces the model to double-check its plans (I find even with Opus 5.5 it still discovers gaps), and it gives me an opportunity to clear context at a really good spot.

So I would still consider plan mode to be useful. It would make me sad to see it go.

PS- I have a Claude Marketplace directory submission for an MCP server that has been sitting in review hell for six(!) months. I've never received any outcome other than "In Review". I hope I'm not asking too much but would it be possible to put me in touch with someone who might be able to help here. Nobody has ever replied to messages sent to mcp-review@anthropic or the "Anthony at Platform Operations" inquiring about status, and we are getting frustrated

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (November 2025) on Monday November 03, 2025 @11:41AM (#45801050)

  Location: San Diego, CA
  Remote: Yes
  Willing to relocate: No
  Technologies: Python, Ruby (with/without Rails), SQL, Docker, AWS (EC2/Quicksight/Bedrock/more), full-stack development, data pipelining, reporting, web crawling, evading antibot protections, LLM processing at cloud scale
  Résumé/CV: https://tinyurl.com/tomc-resume-20250801
  Email: tom {at} tomcorelis.com
  Linkedin.com: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomcorelis/
18+ years writing code, and a lifetime of computer nerditry. I specialize in backend-type stuff, with my most recent stint having me architect+implement a world-class, AI-powered web-scraping cluster to ingest pricing data from hundreds of the world's top electronics merchants. I have extensive experience building lasting digital infrastructure and using LLMs at scale, both to write code and to automate data workflows across your business in a cost-effective manner. Let's get in touch!
Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (August 2025) on Friday August 01, 2025 @06:05PM (#44762969)

  Location: San Diego, CA
  Remote: Yes
  Willing to relocate: No
  Technologies: Python, Ruby (with/without Rails), SQL, Docker, AWS (EC2/Quicksight/Bedrock/more), full-stack development, data pipelining, reporting, web crawling, evading antibot protections, LLM processing at cloud scale
  Résumé/CV: https://tinyurl.com/tomc-resume-20250801
  Email: tom {at} tomcorelis.com
  Linkedin.com: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomcorelis/
18+ years writing code, and a lifetime of computer nerditry. I specialize in backend-type stuff, with my most recent stint having me architect+implement a world-class, AI-powered web-scraping cluster to ingest pricing data from hundreds of the world's top electronics merchants. I have extensive experience building lasting digital infrastructure and using LLMs at scale, both to write code and to automate data workflows across your business in a cost-effective manner. Let's get in touch!
I am on the verge of self-publishing my first release on Bandcamp and the timing on this couldn't be worse.
Re:Binance US No Longer Allows USD Withdrawal for Users on Wednesday October 18, 2023 @12:11PM (#37930782)
What? No it doesn't. I can download the text from each comment here to put it offline and in a blockchain. All blockchain is is a datastructure, nothing more.
Re:Nearly half a billion small tech items thrown away on Thursday October 12, 2023 @05:04PM (#37863132)
I was just recently given a free disposable CBD vape with my latest dispensary order. They are quite popular in many more segments than "teenagers and preschoolers"
Re:Building a Blog in Django on Tuesday September 12, 2023 @01:13PM (#37484406)
There are other ways one can cache dynamic blog pages, like with CLoudflare. Some frameworks will automatically cache database calls as well, like with Rails.
Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (September 2023) on Friday September 01, 2023 @03:02PM (#37354878)

  Location: San Diego
  Remote: Preferred
  Willing to relocate: For the right offer
  Technologies: Ruby-on-Rails (10+ years), Python, pyQT/pySide, JS, Java, Swing, PostgreSQL, SQLite, embedded linux, BSD
  Résumé/CV: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomcorelis/
  Email: [email protected]
Lifelong computer expert looking for a senior-ish SWE at a startup or midsize company. I have built and run infrastructure that supports entire companies (at one position) and contributed heavily to code that oversaw over $1b+ interest revenue annually (another position) under heavy growth. My expertise includes full-stack webdev, database design and admin, building telemetry and remote support for embedded apps, as well as standard intranet backoffice webapp and some frontend design. I believe strongly in testing and documentation and have on multiple occasions serves as liaison to stakeholders in other parts of the org.
I don't think the second point has any weight when people are shipping miniature computers in literally everything these days. Personally, I don't want these devices using all of their power.

The first point is indeed tragic. But I think some of the blame has to fall on the consumer for failing to keep abreast of changes, and for not forcing manufacturers to change their ways.

We're super quick to cancel companies for social justice stuff, but not for spying on us?

It is interesting and tragic how the business community absolutely refuses to let something just be. That would be leaving money on the table. And we can't have that, not at all.
the market sees a 13% chance of a favorable outcome
Re:OpenZFS – Incremental add of disks to existing RAIDZ on Sunday August 20, 2023 @01:08AM (#37196307)
Misread the pull request. But this means it is close to release! It has been in the works for some time.
Re:OpenZFS – Incremental add of disks to existing RAIDZ on Saturday August 19, 2023 @01:42PM (#37191188)
Wow, I've been hearing this has been in the works for a while. I am glad to see it released! My RAIDZ array awaits new disks!
how does this work for VSTs with DRM? Or protected by iLok/etc?
Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (August 2023) on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @06:24PM (#36964056)
Location: San Diego, CA

Remote: Preferred

Willing to relocate: Will consider for western europe

Technologies: Ruby/Rails, Python, Javascript (ES5/ES6), React/Vue/Turbo, shell scripting, Regex, SQL (pref. postgres/sqlite), Linux (embedded or server). I also tinker with Java, C#, FreeBSD, Unreal Engine, and an assortment of other tech.

Résumé/CV: Resume available upon request. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomcorelis/

Email: tom.corelis{at}gmail.com

Close to 20 years' experience working in tech, with the last 15 or so writing code. I am 100% self-taught and a very quick study when it comes to code.

I am directly responsible for real-time telemetry, analytics, and remote support systems that have overseen $100m+ in revenue (which is still running largely unmaintained), and contributed heavily to a loan origination system that generates multiple billions' worth of interest income for a Fortune 500 national bank. I am comfortable in a wide array of technologies spanning the last 20 years, though I have chosen to specialize in backend systems, primarily with Rails. I'm looking for opportunities in web (backend) development, embedded, multimedia, or fintech spaces. Desktop app development would be really cool!

Open to freelance or contract work.