Token efficiency comes from search and validation, not just implementation
yunta_tsai · x · 2026-07-24
- The post argues that token efficiency is a hallmark of seasoned engineering: most tokens are spent on search, planning, and validation rather than direct implementation.
- It emphasizes the balance between narrowing the search space and not missing the solution, especially when trying to improve an already overfitted system.
- Good validation is framed as a compass: it should quickly shrink uncertainty and accelerate iteration with minimal wasted effort.
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