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The power user’s guide to Codex: parallelizing workflows, planning techniques, advanced context engineering tips, automating code reviews, and more | Alexander Embiricos

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The power user’s guide to Codex: parallelizing workflows, planning techniques, advanced context engineering tips, automating code reviews, and more | Alexander Embiricos

How I AI

2 DAYS AGO
How I AI

How I AI

2 DAYS AGO
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Alexander Embiricos, the product lead for Codex at OpenAI, shares practical workflows for getting the most out of this AI coding agent. In this episode, he demonstrates how both non-technical users and experienced engineers can leverage Codex to accelerate...

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In this episode, Alexander Embiricos, product lead for Codex at OpenAI, dives into the practical applications of AI-powered coding, demonstrating how both novice and experienced developers can harness Codex to streamline software development. From real-time code edits to large-scale application builds, the conversation explores the workflows that are redefining engineering efficiency.
04:19
Codex processes parallel natural language commands to edit code instantly
07:14
Use Git worktree to isolate Codex changes and prevent conflicts
07:34
Git worktrees allow one Git instance to track multiple copies of the codebase
11:10
Codex can translate input placeholder strings in isolated Git worktrees.
14:54
Effective planning is critical when using Codex for complex engineering tasks.
15:37
Codex is thorough and good at handling complex implementation tasks.
20:57
Codex enables massive acceleration on both learning and execution in engineering workflows.
24:35
GPT-5.2 fixed a bug that was previously unfixable by earlier models
28:08
Codex provides better critiques than human engineers in code review
32:02
Users are reluctant to type prompts, creating a barrier to effective AI interaction.
34:35
Developers are limited more by thinking speed than typing when using AI tools.
44:31
Being polite to AI helps preserve your own humanity and prevents rudeness toward others.

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Introduction to Alex and Codex
00:00
Getting started with Codex
02:06
Using Codex for parallel tasks
04:54
Understanding Git worktrees
07:34
Terminal shortcuts and command-line efficiency
09:51
How OpenAI built the Sora Android app with Codex
12:16
Using PLANS.md for problem solving
15:37
The importance of high agency
17:57
Deciding between what needs a plan and what doesn’t
22:22
How to multiply the impact of Codex
26:42
Implementing automated code review with GitHub
28:08
Delivering the benefits of AGI to all humanity
31:58
Accelerating developer productivity
34:35
Recap and final thoughts
36:38

Transcript

Alexander Embiricos: People love how thorough and diligent Codex is. It's not the fastest tool out there, but it is the most thorough and best at hard, complex tasks. Claire Vo: If you're a software engineer or somebody who's even just new to using some o...