Improved Codex Compaction Alters Development Workflow
corbtt · x · 2026-08-31
A user notes that Codex's context compaction has improved significantly, flipping their workflow. Previously, they had to serialize task state to markdown files and continue in new threads every so often. Now, they maintain the same thread for weeks, benefiting from better context retention and decision-making capabilities.
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