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# [The Token Anxiety: Why My AI Copilot Made Me Work Harder, Not Less](https://itdragon.hashnode.dev/the-token-anxiety-why-my-ai-copilot-made-me-work-harder-not-less?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Why AI code assistants increase developer stress and how to break the productivity trap to maintain premium apps.

Jun 10 · 4 min read · itdragon.hashnode.dev  
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Creator of Auto Clicker Fast | Obsessed with Android Performance & UI.

I’m an independent developer focused on building the most aesthetic and efficient automation tools for Android. My latest project, Auto Clicker Fast, is a deep dive into Android 16 compatibility and high-speed gesture execution (Smooth Mode). I write about technical hurdles, Material Design 3, and performance tuning.

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