AI Builders Episode 2: The Token Mindset: Thinking in Context and Cost from Day One
Most developers meet tokens the hard way. A dead-end response. A context window that ran out mid-task. A bill that surprised the team. This session changes that.
Learn what tokens actually are, how context shapes both output quality and cost, and the habits that make every prompt land better. A foundational session for anyone working with Copilot, agents, or models in their daily workflow.
In this session you will:
- Understand how tokens and context drive both quality and spend
- Pick up practical habits that avoid dead-end prompts and runaway costs
- Build a baseline you can apply across Copilot, agents, and any model you use day to day
For every developer working with AI tools, regardless of seniority. Especially useful for teams already using Copilot or agents who want to use them well.

