1002: The Real Pricing of LLMs

GitHub’s shift to usage-based billing for Copilot signals the end of subsidized AI tools, as high token consumption forces companies to prioritize profitability over all-you-can-eat subscriptions. Developers face increasing security threats, such as malicious code hidden in interview assignments, necessitating extreme caution when cloning external repositories. While the AI landscape evolves rapidly, focusing on native browser solutions like `details` and `summary` elements over heavy JavaScript component libraries offers better performance and accessibility. Effective technical interviewing now requires assessing how candidates navigate AI-assisted workflows and architectural problem-solving rather than just coding speed. Maintaining development environments remains a challenge, with tools like Vite Plus offering streamlined management for Node versions and package managers. Ultimately, long-term career success relies on creative problem-solving and architectural depth rather than merely mastering the latest AI-generated coding shortcuts.