Stop Burning Tokens: A Developer's Guide to Smarter AI Usage

Upgrading your Claude plan won't fix inefficient habits. Learn practical strategies — from selective file referencing to model selection — to get more out of every session.

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Stop Burning Tokens: A Developer's Guide to Smarter AI Usage

Hitting your Claude quota mid-sprint is frustrating. The instinct is to upgrade — but the real problem is usually how you're using the tool, not how much you're paying for it.

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›Why token waste happens and how to spot it

›Selective file referencing to keep context lean

›Choosing between Sonnet and Opus for the right tasks

›Managing extended thinking and session windows

›Practical habits that stretch your quota further

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Eduardo Lucas

Senior Python/Django Developer · Data Architect · 25+ years in enterprise IT

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