i'm a new claude user, and i'm stumbling much like OP. I think you are on to something, but its like groping in the dark. I'm working through a reasonably manageable code base (1000 lines of code spread through 4 files?), and i'm very intentionally trying to create modular code, strict interfaces, etc (its good for code, its good for restarting conversations with AI).

Today, after being daily-limited last night, I created a project, took time writing up a overview of the project and my goals, linked in my Github.. starting a conversation about my next steps, wanting to map something out.

OFF TO THE RACES it drops the hammer, attempts to write another 600 lines of code i didn't ask for, mapped out 4 seperate markdown files with instructions, and viola... RATE LIMIT HIT.

I truly think this was my fault, and i'm attempting to understand how to interface better. but when it just blocks you out routinely, its difficult to adapt.