The latest articles on DEV Community by Jitendra Kumar (@jitendra_kumar_8f047ffe2a). https://dev.to/jitendra_kumar_8f047ffe2a https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3720288%2F9bc07661-22c5-45b7-9996-4d0210c058ec.png https://dev.to/jitendra_kumar_8f047ffe2a en Jitendra Kumar Wed, 06 May 2026 17:12:41 +0000 https://dev.to/jitendra_kumar_8f047ffe2a/claude-code-slow-use-these-2-commands-fl9 https://dev.to/jitendra_kumar_8f047ffe2a/claude-code-slow-use-these-2-commands-fl9 <blockquote> <p><strong>TL;DR</strong> — Long Claude Code conversations slow down because the context window fills up. Use <code>/clear</code> when starting a brand new task, and <code>/compact</code> when you want to keep working on the same task but free up memory. Master this rule and your Pro plan will go 2x further.</p> </blockquote> <p>Welcome back to <strong>Day 3</strong> of my "10 Days of Claude Code" series! 🚀</p> <p>If you missed the earlier days:</p> <ul> <li>📌 <strong>Day 1</strong> — How <code>/init</code> instantly understands your entire project</li> <li>📌 <strong>Day 2</strong> — <code>/review</code> and <code>/ask</code> for instant code audits</li> </ul> <p>Today we're solving a problem <strong>every Claude Code user faces</strong> but most don't know how to fix.</p> <h2> 😩 The Problem Nobody Talks About </h2> <p>You start a Claude Code session in VS Code. Everything is fast and crisp. You build a feature, fix a bug, refactor some code. </p> <p>Then 30 minutes in...</p> <ul> <li>⏳ Replies become <strong>slower</strong> </li> <li>💸 Tokens deplete <strong>faster</strong> </li> <li>🤔 Claude starts giving <strong>slightly off answers</strong> </li> <li>😤 You're getting frustrated</li> </ul> <p><strong>What's happening?</strong></p> <p>Every message you send adds to Claude's <strong>context window</strong>. Your old chat from 30 minutes ago — the one about a totally different file — is still being processed with every new request. It's like asking your friend a quick question while they're holding 200 sticky notes from earlier in the day.</p> <p>Two slash commands solve this completely.</p> <h2> ⚡ Command #1: <code>/clear</code> </h2> <p><strong>What it does:</strong> Wipes the entire conversation history and starts fresh. Same session, same project, but Claude forgets everything you've discussed.</p> <p><strong>When to use it:</strong></p> <ul> <li>✅ Starting a <strong>completely new task</strong> (e.g., done with auth, now working on payments)</li> <li>✅ Switching to an <strong>unrelated file or feature</strong> </li> <li>✅ Claude is giving <strong>weird/confused</strong> responses</li> <li>✅ You want <strong>maximum speed</strong> and a clean slate</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to use it:</strong><br> </p> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight shell"><code>/clear </code></pre> </div> <p>That's it. One command. Fresh terminal, fresh brain, full speed.</p> <p><strong>Real example from my workflow:</strong><br> </p> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight plaintext"><code>[Worked on user authentication for 20 min] [Bug fixed, feature shipped ✅] Me: /clear [New conversation begins] Me: Now help me build the Stripe payment integration. </code></pre> </div> <p>Claude doesn't carry over the auth context — which is exactly what I want. Less noise, faster response.</p> <h2> 🗜️ Command #2: <code>/compact</code> </h2> <p><strong>What it does:</strong> Summarizes your current conversation, keeps the important parts, and discards the fluff. You don't lose context — you compress it.</p> <p><strong>When to use it:</strong></p> <ul> <li>✅ Continuing the <strong>same task</strong> but the chat is getting long</li> <li>✅ You're deep in a <strong>complex feature</strong> and need Claude to remember decisions</li> <li>✅ You see token usage climbing but <strong>can't afford to lose context</strong> </li> <li>✅ Mid-debugging session where history matters</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to use it:</strong><br> </p> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight shell"><code>/compact </code></pre> </div> <p>Claude generates a summary of what you've discussed and <strong>replaces the long history with that summary</strong>. Same context, way less memory.</p> <p><strong>Real example:</strong><br> </p> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight plaintext"><code>[60 messages deep into building a dashboard] [Multiple component decisions, design choices made] Me: /compact Claude: [summarizes the entire session into ~5 key points] Me: Now add a filter dropdown to the chart we built earlier. </code></pre> </div> <p>Claude still remembers the chart, the design system, the framework choice — but it's not re-reading 60 messages every time.</p> <h2> 🎯 The Golden Rule (memorize this) </h2> <div class="table-wrapper-paragraph"><table> <thead> <tr> <th>Situation</th> <th>Command</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Starting a <strong>new task</strong> </td> <td><code>/clear</code></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Continuing the <strong>same task</strong> </td> <td><code>/compact</code></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Claude is <strong>confused</strong> </td> <td><code>/clear</code></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Conversation is <strong>long but relevant</strong> </td> <td><code>/compact</code></td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div> <p>That's it. Two commands, infinite productivity.</p> <h2> 💰 Why This Matters for Pro Users </h2> <p>If you're on the <strong>Pro plan</strong> (like me), this is <strong>money saved</strong>.</p> <ul> <li>Every token in your context window counts toward your usage</li> <li>Bloated conversations = wasted Pro quota</li> <li>A 5-second <code>/clear</code> or <code>/compact</code> can save you <strong>hundreds of tokens</strong> per task</li> </ul> <p>I personally run <code>/clear</code> between every major task switch. My Pro plan now lasts <strong>way longer</strong> than it did before I knew this.</p> <h2> 🧪 Try It Right Now </h2> <p>Open Claude Code in VS Code, run a few prompts, then try:</p> <ol> <li>Type <code>/compact</code> — watch the conversation collapse into a clean summary</li> <li>Type <code>/clear</code> — see a fresh terminal, ready for a new task</li> </ol> <p>You'll feel the difference <strong>immediately</strong>.</p> <h2> 🎬 Watch the 60-Second Version </h2> <p>If you prefer video, I made a quick reel covering this:</p> <ul> <li>📺 <strong>YouTube Shorts:</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lM1YE2FuD8o" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lM1YE2FuD8o</a> </li> <li>📱 **Instagram Reel: **<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tech_jitendra_nadol/reel/DX9oSwNMhIh/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/tech_jitendra_nadol/reel/DX9oSwNMhIh/</a> </li> </ul> <h2> 📅 What's Next? </h2> <p><strong>Tomorrow — Day 4</strong> I'm covering the <code>/model</code> command — when to use <strong>Sonnet vs Opus</strong> and how to save tokens by picking the right model for the right job. This one's a <strong>game-changer</strong> for Pro users.</p> <p>🔔 Follow me on Dev.to so you don't miss it!</p> <h2> 💬 Your Turn </h2> <ul> <li>Did you know about <code>/clear</code> and <code>/compact</code>?</li> <li>Which one will you use more often?</li> <li>What's your biggest Claude Code pain point?</li> </ul> <p>Drop a comment — I read every single one. 👇</p> <p><strong>About the series:</strong> I'm sharing one Claude Code productivity tip every day for 10 days. Follow along on:</p> <ul> <li>🐦 Twitter/X: <a href="https://x.com/JitendraV9521" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/JitendraV9521</a> </li> <li>📷 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tech_jitendra_nadol/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/tech_jitendra_nadol/</a> </li> <li>📺 YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@techjitendranadol9876" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@techjitendranadol9876</a> </li> </ul> <p>Let's master Claude Code together! 🚀</p> <h1> ClaudeCode #AI #Productivity #VSCode #DevTools </h1> claudecode ai productivity vscode Jitendra Kumar Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:38:10 +0000 https://dev.to/jitendra_kumar_8f047ffe2a/yajra-datatables-part-2-is-live-21g1 https://dev.to/jitendra_kumar_8f047ffe2a/yajra-datatables-part-2-is-live-21g1 <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbujL-dJaK0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Video</a><br> Today I explained the NEW DataTable Class approach<br> (query &amp; dataTable methods) in Laravel 12.</p> <p>Next video: Action Buttons (Edit/Delete) 🔥</p> laravel php datatable backend Jitendra Kumar Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:28:43 +0000 https://dev.to/jitendra_kumar_8f047ffe2a/laravel-12-yajra-datatables-new-way-explained-2889 https://dev.to/jitendra_kumar_8f047ffe2a/laravel-12-yajra-datatables-new-way-explained-2889 <p><a href="https://youtu.be/yhhfc7Xy4-Q" rel="noopener noreferrer">Video</a></p> laravel datatables yajra developer Jitendra Kumar Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:28:43 +0000 https://dev.to/jitendra_kumar_8f047ffe2a/laravel-12-yajra-datatables-new-way-explained-4ik5 https://dev.to/jitendra_kumar_8f047ffe2a/laravel-12-yajra-datatables-new-way-explained-4ik5 <p><a href="https://youtu.be/yhhfc7Xy4-Q" rel="noopener noreferrer">Video</a><br> <a href="https://youtu.be/yhhfc7Xy4-Q" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/yhhfc7Xy4-Q</a></p> laravel datatables yajra developer Jitendra Kumar Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:28:43 +0000 https://dev.to/jitendra_kumar_8f047ffe2a/laravel-12-yajra-datatables-new-way-explained-3fm7 https://dev.to/jitendra_kumar_8f047ffe2a/laravel-12-yajra-datatables-new-way-explained-3fm7 <p><a href="https://youtu.be/yhhfc7Xy4-Q" rel="noopener noreferrer">Video</a></p> laravel datatables yajra developer