@RayFernando1337: I finally cracked it! There is a better way to run Codex agents without the slop. As bonus it saves you tokens! Enginee…
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Ray Fernando shares a workflow tip for running Codex agents more efficiently, claiming it avoids messy output and saves tokens, and is used by engineers at top FANG companies.
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I finally cracked it! There is a better way to run Codex agents without the slop. As bonus it saves you tokens! Engineers at top FANG companies are using this workflow to ship production software. https://t.co/lLCDRrxnJT
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