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YesClaude · 10 Jul 2025

The current batch of models, specifically Claude Sonnet and Opus 4, are the first I've used that have actually been more helpful than annoying on the large mixed-language codebases I work in

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Helped: Handling large mixed-language codebases effectively.

The current batch of models, specifically Claude Sonnet and Opus 4, are the first I've used that have actually been more helpful than annoying on the large mixed-language codebases I work in. I suspect that dividing line differs greatly between developers and applications.