Why Codex’s Return of the 5‑Hour Limit Impacts Developers and AI‑Coding Workflows
OpenAI Codex has reinstated a 5‑hour continuous‑use limit to curb compute load, a move that frustrates weekend‑heavy developers, reveals the true cost structure of AI‑coding tools, and forces individuals and teams to rethink task allocation, pricing tiers, and resource‑management strategies.
