I'm currently using the Claude API on a pay-per-usage basis, spending about $60 plus VAT each month. Recently, Claude introduced a Pro subscription that includes Claude Code, and I'm curious if anyone has tried this. The Pro plan is said to be suitable for light coding tasks with fewer than 1000 lines of code, but since I'm working on a larger project involving a React JS frontend and a PHP backend, I'm not sure if it fits my needs. I typically make progressive changes and don't work on it for long stretches—maybe two hours at a time—so I wonder if the Pro plan could work for me. Has anyone transitioned to the Pro subscription? How has it worked out?
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Honestly, if you've got a big project with ongoing changes, the Pro subscription may not be the best fit. If you have trouble searching through discussions or finding similar posts, it sounds like you might run into limitations with Claude Code's context management—especially with larger codebases.
Haha, right? It’s like watching someone struggle with basic navigation. But yeah, if your project is extensive, that could be a hassle.
The Claude Pro plan can actually be quite valuable without breaking the bank. It should work fine for your project size. The sooner you start using Claude Code, the better! I’ve been on the Max tier for a month now, and it's been pretty great overall.
Totally get your frustration! Just remember that keeping it civil is key, even when things get annoying.