Gabriel Chua on X: "Collaborating with Codex on Long-Running Tasks " / X
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Codex can work for long stretches, especially when a /goal gives it a persistent objective. The harder part is staying oriented while it works for hours or days, uncovers new implementation details, and moves through several kinds of verification. Early assumptions often change once implementation begins. The collaboration model needs to preserve the objective while giving both you and Codex room to revise the plan as new evidence appears. Over the last few weeks, I have been using five practices: Let Codex plan the work and maintain the roadmap. Keep the main thread focused on…
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