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Read Your Reasoning Traces to Save Time and Heartache

Read Your Reasoning Traces to Save Time and Heartache

@garrytan

It now lets you operate exactly how I do with gstack: I read all reasoning traces especially in plan mode, to make sure that the model is thinking about what changes to make with the same mental model I have.

Read your reasoning traces. It will save you time and heartache.

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Mar 21, 2026, 2:56 PM View on X

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Garry Tan emphasizes the importance of reading AI reasoning traces in plan mode to ensure the model thinks with the same mental model as the developer.

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As a follow-up in the thread about Conductor's new Garry Mode feature, this tweet provides practical advice on how to effectively use AI coding tools. Garry Tan explains that he reads all reasoning traces, especially in plan mode, to verify that the model is approaching changes with the same mental model he has. He recommends this practice to save time and avoid potential issues.

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