Even inside the claude-code ecosystem, more than ever there are tradeoffs on raw speed vs intelligence vs cost.
Moving a bunch of verbose templated HTML around while watching results on a devserver? Haiku all day. It's a bonus that it's cheaper, but the real treat is its speed.
Adding a feature whose planning will involve intake of several files? Sonnet.
Working specifically on 'copy' or taste issues? Still I tend to prefer Opus here.
Moving a bunch of verbose templated HTML around while watching results on a devserver? Haiku all day. It's a bonus that it's cheaper, but the real treat is its speed.
Adding a feature whose planning will involve intake of several files? Sonnet.
Working specifically on 'copy' or taste issues? Still I tend to prefer Opus here.
Individual experiences may vary!