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Claude Code is unusable for complex engineering tasks with the Feb updates
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Claude Code has become unreliable for complex engineering tasks following the February updates. Users report a significant regression in its performance, making it untrustworthy for such applications.
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- Praise: Despite recent issues, some users have successfully leveraged Claude Code for complex tasks by providing clear guidance, demonstrating the model's potential when used effectively.
- Praise: One user reported that the agents were able to research and design an app idea with minimal input, showcasing the model's capability to generate compelling solutions.
- Concern: Users are increasingly frustrated with the model's degradation in performance, particularly when it produces useless code after initially correct reasoning, raising concerns about reliability.
- Concern: The perception that access to high-quality models is being stealthily degraded over time has led to significant distrust among users, undermining confidence in the product.