Sonnet 4.5 Sucks (says Rollins)

Will AI Snap That with Thanos and Rollins

Debating AI Models and Efficient Workflow Management with Michael Rollins and ThanosIn this episode, Michael Rollins and his co-host Thanos discuss their experiences and frustrations with various AI models, specifically critiquing Sonnet 4.5 and GPT-5. They delve into the technical details of setting up PR environments using AWS Fargate and Terraform, and how these tools are integrated into their current workflow. The episode also touches on the challenges of maintaining code quality and documentation in a fast-paced development environment. Notably, they reflect on the evolving role of engineers in the context of advancing AI capabilities and consider the implications for future project management and costs.00:00 Introduction and Today's Topics00:11 Debating the Merits of Sonnet 4.501:51 Setting Up PR Environments with Fargate05:12 Challenges with AI Models14:33 Managing Large Codebases and PRs18:42 Empowering Engineers with Broader Scopes22:15 Introduction to Documentation Practices22:41 Artifact Requirements and Agile Integration23:54 Challenges and Future of Documentation24:45 Using Issues and Repositories as Source of Truth25:44 Improving Code Documentation with AI26:30 Exploring Mermaid Diagrams and Figma28:56 Understanding Claude and Its Naming08:08 Discussion on PRDs and Plans32:14 Token Usage and Cost Management34:44 Engineer Independence and Implementation40:52 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans