Towards Data Science

Claude Code vs. Cursor: What a Field Test Shows That the Feature Comparisons Miss

The article compares Claude Code and Cursor by presenting a field test that reveals differing token usage: one benchmark shows Claude Code using 33,000 tokens versus Cursor’s 188,000, while another benchmark shows the opposite. The post aims to provide a definitive comparison for teams deciding between the two tools.

Towards Data Science
Aug 29

When to Use Claude Code and When to Use Codex

The article discusses the appropriate contexts for using Claude Code versus Codex, two coding agents. It explains the strengths and ideal use cases for each tool, helping readers decide which agent to employ for specific programming tasks. The post provides guidance on selecting the most suitable coding assistant based on the nature of the work.

By Eivind Kjosbakken
Towards Data Science
Aug 28

Why Claude Code Time Estimates Are Poor

The article titled "Why Claude Code Time Estimates Are Poor" discusses the challenges and shortcomings of using Claude, an LLM, for estimating code development time. It highlights how these estimates can be unreliable and offers insights into improving communication when working with LLM programming tools.

By Eivind Kjosbakken
Towards Data Science
Aug 20

Three Kinds of RAG Corpus, and What It Costs to Build for the Wrong One

The article explains that enterprise document intelligence can be categorized into three distinct corpus types, each requiring a specific architecture. It outlines how to determine the shape of a document collection through three key questions. The piece also discusses the costs associated with building a system for the incorrect corpus type.

By angela shi
Simon Willison
6d ago

Quoting Kyle Kingsbury

The article discusses how large language models (LLMs) undermine trust in documentation, software, and the organizations that produce them, making it easier to counterfeit signals of a mature system. It questions what maintainers can do to ensure software correctness and accurate documentation in the age of LLMs, and how they can demonstrate this quality to users.