The author shares their transition from using Cursor to Claude Code for coding tasks, highlighting the efficiency and advanced features of Claude Code, such as message queuing, customizable hooks, and superior handling of large codebases. They provide practical tips for maximizing the tool's potential, including using specific commands and configurations to streamline the coding process.

A study by METR reveals that software developers overestimate the productivity gains from AI, as they took 19% longer to complete tasks when using AI tools, despite anticipating a 24% time savings. The findings suggest that while AI may not hinder productivity, developers' trust in AI models and the complexity of mature codebases can lead to misconceptions about efficiency.