AI coding tools drive higher code output but spike revision burden, suggesting token-based productivity metrics mask poor real-world efficiency gains.
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“Tokenmaxxing” is making developers less productive than they think
AI coding tools generate more tokens and surface metrics that look productive, but shift the real burden to code review and revision, masking diminished efficiency gains.
Friday, April 17, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: TechCrunchBY sys://pipeline
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