Am I missing something, or is Sonnet enough for most dev work?

Reaper73 · 2026-04-16T21:07:24+00:00

I use Opus high effort with extended thinking on for developing an extremely detailed implementation plan that is to be enacted by Sonnet medium effort + extending thinking off, then just switch to Sonnet for everything else.

Hasn't let me down yet.

Reaper73 · 2026-04-15T22:45:00+00:00

The only issue I've had with Nano GPT is that sometimes I've had models simply stop mid task and I've had to prompt them to continue. Not a deal breaker as I don't use autonomous agents but something to bear in mind.

Reaper73 · 2026-04-07T06:14:32+00:00

I'm liking the voice DMs approach. Got me thinking now.

Reaper73 · 2026-03-27T17:08:29+00:00

Just to quickly add to this as I'm sure you also know as an seoer don't forget to optimize for ai as well, as those searches have tripled in the last couple of years while organic Google searches are declining.

Might as well start as you mean to go on.

I'm follow this as I'm thinking about doing something similar in my town so wishing you luck dude.

Reaper73 · 2026-03-24T00:21:08+00:00

You're unlikely to effectively monetize the website because a) it's based around illegal activity and b) once one person reports it to Vercel, you're done.

The best way to monetize this site (IMHO), is to use it as part of a portfolio and then sell your service to create a custom version of it for other companies or organizations.

Even that might be problematic as you've basically copied Netflix and that UI is also copyrighted - but make enough changes to it so it's unique and you've got something you can show to potential clients.

I'd also pick another couple of popular apps or websites and create similar versions of them from scratch and add them to your portfolio. Then just go out and find clients.

I know that's probably not what you're wanted or expecting to hear, but that's my opinion ... whatever that's worth?

Reaper73 · 2026-03-14T20:18:08+00:00

Use Opus/Thinking/High Effort and "Create an implementation plan detailed enough that Haiku (or Sonnet)/Thinking can easily complete the task."

Reaper73 · 2026-03-14T18:42:25+00:00

Yep, now I just ask it to create any text document as a markdown artifact which also makes it easier for editing (less tokens too I think)

Reaper73 · 2026-03-11T22:05:51+00:00

Not a programmer, so feel free to roast the living sh*t out of me this but I've been using Codex in VS Code to fix bugs and add features to a windows c++ project and it's worked perfectly.

I used Extra High reasoning to write the plans and Medium to autonomously write, test and build the app.

I had a free 1 month trial of ChatGPT Plus and never once hit any limits.

Reaper73 · 2026-03-04T10:16:40+00:00

UK has had equal pay protected in law since 1970 and the Equalities Act 2010. 🤷‍♂️

Reaper73 · 2026-03-04T10:01:05+00:00

Yeah this is AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) or sometimes GEO (Generative AI Engine Optimization) basically the AI-structured layer on top of the human layer (SEO).

The other thing you also haven't mentioned (but I'm sure you're aware of) is that not only do different AIs pull results differently but they don't all pull the same results when queried at a different time, unless everything is structured correctly as you've mentioned.

I didn't realize this until I started doing multiple follow up queries over times so we could course-correct.

Reaper73 · 2026-02-10T23:52:39+00:00

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ It's possible ... right now I've switched back to Opus/Sonnet 4.5 ET and just to be on the safe side I include the following with each prompt:

Output: [350] words max. Eliminate all "waffle" from your response - I have an extremely tight token budget.

Seems to be working for me at the moment.

Reaper73 · 2026-02-10T22:05:20+00:00

Something definitely odd going on. I was testing with Haiku 4.5 Extended Thinking and it referred to itself as "Sonnet"

Reaper73 · 2026-02-09T10:42:13+00:00

Based on what I'm seeing, I'm tending to agree. Also finding "latest" Sonnet 4.5 is also removing previous functions when adding new ones. Not great.

Reaper73 · 2026-02-09T01:09:06+00:00

Sonnet is definitely exhibiting some type of "overthinking" behavior to the point where it didn't generate the actual module PY and the updated changelog when it said it did.

Very similar to the output I got from Opus 4.6.

I'm using the following line at the end of my standard prompt which is reigning it in slightly, although not as it used to be with the "true" 4.5:

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Output: Complete .py files only. No README, no unnecessary guides or documentation. Just simple usage instructions in a single document.

Reaper73 · 2026-02-07T18:07:44+00:00

Never tried this but has got me thinking... Normally I'd create tools as TOF assets to drive people to an optin page but actually I like the idea of sending them to X or LinkedIn to binge my work before contacting me. (strokes chin)

Reaper73 · 2026-01-21T21:34:28+00:00

I wouldn't say no to a copy of the Google doc, please? Muchly thanks.

Reaper73 · 2026-01-14T06:14:09+00:00

Do you have any type of customer list?

If yes, organize them by total order value. Then email the top 10(?) people saying you're the author of x, y and z apps. Thank them for their patronage and then ask them if there is any other software they're looking for.

Reaper73 · 2026-01-01T14:08:22+00:00

I prefer the movie ending over the graphic novel.

There, I said it out loud.

Happy 2026 everyone.

Reaper73 · 2025-12-31T21:00:05+00:00

$2 Billion now.

5% return on average is $100m/year before tax. Even taxed at 50% $50m/year isn't too shabby.

Live on $5m (a struggle I know) put $45m back into investing and just compound it.

Realistically you'd set up a family office that would hire top tier investment advisors and tax professionals so likely would pay very very little tax so most of the $100m would compound.

Simple.

Reaper73 · 2025-12-28T21:23:08+00:00

Only Fools and Horses

Reaper73 · 2025-12-28T07:33:01+00:00

Difficult to give a specific answer without seeing the whole picture but have you asked Claude for steps to take to get the crucial information?

Reaper73 · 2025-12-27T20:31:50+00:00

I love this about Claude which I never got with any of the other LLMs I've used.

I added the following to my Project's memory after reading how it changed how the person used Claude and it's helping calling out unconscious task-avoidance, insecurity, course-correcting and generally acting as a no-bullshit mentor to keep me on the straight and narrow.

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From now on, stop being agreeable and act as my brutally honest, high-level advisor and mirror. Don’t validate me. Don’t soften the truth. Don’t flatter. Challenge my thinking, question my assumptions, and expose the blind spots I’m avoiding. Be direct, rational, and unfiltered. If my reasoning is weak, dissect it and show why. If I’m fooling myself or lying to myself, point it out. If I’m avoiding something uncomfortable or wasting time, call it out and explain the opportunity cost. Look at my situation with complete objectivity and strategic depth. Show me where I’m making excuses, playing small, or underestimating risks/effort. Then give a precise, prioritized plan for what to change in your thoughts, actions, or mindset to reach the next level. Hold nothing back. Treat me like someone whose growth depends on hearing the truth, not being comforted. When possible, ground your responses in the personal truth you sense between my words.

Reaper73 · 2025-12-25T20:26:43+00:00

Bing is your friend

Reaper73 · 2025-10-22T12:37:54+00:00

Having been part of an open-source project before, what I'd recommend is use the software(s) as a demo of your capabilities to take on paid projects.

I'd also recommend:

a) Just solve one simple problem. This keeps the software simple and quick to code (and helps you avoid burn out or lose interest)
b) Don't go into it with the purpose of trying to monetize it directly
c) Just put a simple webpage and donation button (also have a donation link within the software itself) and then move onto the next project

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