The Merge (by CodeRabbit)

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The Merge by CodeRabbit is a podcast that brings you deep conversations with legendary developers who've shaped the tools we use every day. We explore how artificial intelligence is transforming software development while celebrating the creators and tools that built our foundation. Each episode features intimate discussions about building developer tools, maintaining open source projects, and navigating the evolution of technology.

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  1. GPT-5.3-Codex vs. Claude Opus 4.6 Comparison: Performance, Benchmarks & Agentic Coding Workflows

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    GPT-5.3-Codex vs. Claude Opus 4.6 Comparison: Performance, Benchmarks & Agentic Coding Workflows

    THE MERGE - AI NEWSROOMGPT-5.3-Codex vs. Claude Opus 4.6: Benchmarks and Best Agentic Workflows OpenAI and Anthropic just changed the game for February 2026. But as these models get more "agentic," the stakes for code quality have never been higher. Today on the AI Newsroom, we’re pitting GPT-5.3-Codex against Claude Opus 4.6 to see which model actually earns its keep in a production monorepo. We’re moving beyond simple autocomplete into the era of "Code Review as the New Coding." We break down the latest benchmarks (SWE-Bench Pro & Terminal-Bench 2.0) and reveal how CodeRabbit’s own internal metrics show a 1.7x increase in defects when AI-generated code isn't properly validated. WHAT WE COVERED: GPT-5.3-Codex: Why it’s the "Founding Engineer" of models (speed, iteration, and CLI mastery). Claude Opus 4.6: The "Senior Architect" approach—handling 1M token refactors without losing the thread. The CodeRabbit Eval: How we benchmarked these models on signal-to-noise ratio and bug detection. Agentic Workflows: Parallel "Agent Teams" vs. Hierarchical Orchestration. 🕒 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Feb 2026 AI Collision 1:45 - GPT-5.3-Codex: 77.3% on Terminal-Bench 2.0 4:10 - Opus 4.6: Why a 1M Token Context window changes refactoring 6:30 - The "AI Code Crisis": 1.7x more defects in AI PRs? 9:15 - CodeRabbit Metrics: Precision vs. Noise in GPT-5.3 12:00 - Pricing Breakdown: $5 vs $25 - The "Intelligence Tax" 14:40 - Pro-Tips: High-context prompting for Senior Devs 17:05 - The Future of Code Review in 2026 💡 KEY TAKEAWAY: GPT-5.3 is built to DO, while Opus 4.6 is built to THINK. At CodeRabbit, we use both, but we always treat their output as a "draft" that requires agentic validation. 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES: Our Latest Report: State of AI vs. Human Code Generation 2026 [ https://www.coderabbit.ai/blog/state-of-ai-vs-human-code-generation-report ] Sign up for free! https://www.coderabbit.ai/ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/coderabbit #CodeRabbit #AINewsroom #GPT5 #ClaudeOpus #AgenticCoding #SoftwareEngineering #CodeReview #AI2026

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The Merge by CodeRabbit is a podcast that brings you deep conversations with legendary developers who've shaped the tools we use every day. We explore how artificial intelligence is transforming software development while celebrating the creators and tools that built our foundation. Each episode features intimate discussions about building developer tools, maintaining open source projects, and navigating the evolution of technology.