Claude Opus 4.6 vs Claude Sonnet 4.6

For a long time, choosing a model was very easy. If you needed the best performance, you used the flagship model. If you needed something simpler, you used a mid-level model. There was always a big difference between them. After the release of Claude Opus 4.6 and Claude Sonnet 4.6, that difference feels much smaller. Both models are strong and dependable. Developers can now choose the model based on the task they are working on. For me, these models have become extremely useful tools during development. I mainly use them for debugging my projects, fixing bugs and getting new ideas when I am stuck. How I Use It During Development In my development workflow, these models work like a technical assistant that supports me while I code. As an undergraduate student and a beginner in many areas of software development, I often have to learn and build things at the same time. I usually handle many tasks together such as studying concepts, writing code, fixing errors and thinking about how to im