Coding workflows are shifting toward multiple models and cheaper planners
jasonkneen · x · 2026-08-04
The post argues that splitting coding work across multiple models, with cheaper models handling planning and advisory tasks, feels like a very 2024-style workflow. It also suggests people may eventually use free or local models for much of their tooling and research instead of relying on a single model.
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