10x Engineer joins MTS to discuss the backlash over Anthropic's silent token limit test, the tradeoffs between Claude Code and Codex for daily development, and why vibe coding should replace LeetCode in the engineering interview process.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:31) OpenAI vs Anthropic Vibes and Secret AB Testing
(01:56) Developer Frustrations with Claude Pro and Token Limits
(04:24) Claude Code vs Codex and the Scarcity Mindset in Development
(07:23) XAI Acquisition of Cursor and the Future of Agent Harnesses
(09:30) Open Source Innovation and Fundamental Architecture Changes
(18:16) Replacing LeetCode Interviews with Vibe Coding Evaluations
(22:07) Countering AI Cheating in Big Tech Engineering Interviews
(27:24) Advice for New Grads and Augmenting Learning with AI Tools