Tokens, Context Windows, and why your AI agent feels stupid sometimes
Read OriginalThis technical article analyzes why AI coding agents like Cursor and Claude Code sometimes fail by forgetting constraints or drifting off-task. It explains the concepts of tokens and context windows, detailing how attention dilution and information loss lead to these failures. The author provides practical techniques to manage context pressure and keep AI agents reliable during extended coding sessions.
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