Using AI Intentionally: A Guide to Token-Aware Development (opens in new tab)

There's been a noticeable trend recently with AI models, they are getting smarter, easier to use and increasingly capable, but that capability comes at a cost. We are now paying for performance in a way that we weren't a few weeks or months ago and because of that, the way we utilise AI tools is shifting. Understanding what consumes tokens and how to use them effectively has become an important skill for anyone working with AI tools. At the same time, it's important to remember that token opt...