A developer explored replacing a junior programmer with AI tools, specifically Anthropic's Claude Code (Opus 4.8) and OpenAI's Codex (GPT 5.5). The experiment involved a client paying $6,500 per month for feature work on a web application. The article details the process and outcomes of using these AI models for coding tasks. AI
IMPACT Explores the potential for AI models to automate coding tasks, suggesting a future shift in software development roles.
RANK_REASON Article is a personal exploration and opinion piece on using AI tools for coding, not a direct release or benchmark.
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