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Boris Cherny: We Cut 80% of Claude Code’s Prompt

315.1K views36 minJul 28, 2026
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Outlier vs channel median1.0×Comparable-age T+720h
Current velocity—needs two snapshots
Engagement2.1%likes + comments
ConfidenceMedium8 comparable videos

Where it broke away

Views at the same time after publishing—not lifetime totals.

Last observed 10/4/2026, 6:35:04 PM
Channel medianThis video
087.9K175.7K263.6K351.4K79h1738h

Why it qualifies

  • At 720 hours, views are 1.0× the channel median.
  • The baseline uses 8 comparable long-form videos.
Comparison windowComparable-age T+720h
This video at comparable age—
This video now315.1K views
Channel median at comparable age68.1K views
Sample8 videos