On tokenmaxxing

· Natemeyvis · May 18, 2026, 6:52 p.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses the concept of 'tokenmaxxing', emphasizing the loose connection between token usage and productivity in AI-assisted coding. The author argues that evaluating work based on token count can lead to misconceptions, highlighting that effective coding often involves many smaller tasks that consume fewer tokens. The post encourages readers to reassess how they measure productivity with AI tools.
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