I'm Using Claude Code for Everything Else but Coding
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After cancelling Claude Max, a developer ran a 19-day real-world experiment comparing Codex (GPT-5.4 on xHigh) and Claude Code (Opus 4.7). The result: Codex won the coding seat for its methodical, long-running execution, while Claude Code dominates everything else — writing, naming, design, and creative iteration. The cheap-Codex narrative collapsed under real usage limits, landing on ChatGPT Pro at $100/month.
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