A Better Fit as an Advisory Coding Model
robleclerc · x · 2026-07-13
The author argues that fable in its current version is not suitable as a primary coding model: it's relatively expensive and lacks the depth and thoroughness required for orchestration tasks.
A more appropriate use case is as an advisory intelligent consultant: for planning, adversarial review, and final acceptance—acting like a mentor who helps spot flaws and offer suggestions.
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