Navan Tirupathi

Sharing my experiences and learning on technology,life and mental models

Claude Code – Token Optimisation Cheat Sheet

AI coding tools like Claude Code can dramatically speed up development, but costs can grow quickly if context and token usage aren’t managed—especially if you don’t use locally running models. Most token waste comes from long conversations, large logs, and unnecessary files being loaded into context. I’ve collated a short checklist, from one-time setup to daily workflow habits, to reduce token usage, lower cost, and keep Claude responses fast and reliable....

March 10, 2026 · 2 min · 415 words · Navan Tirupathi

OpenClaw Architecture and Insights

OpenClaw (a.k.a Claudbot) is an open-source personal AI assistant (MIT licensed) created by Peter Steinberger that has quickly gained traction with over 180,000 stars on GitHub at the time of writing this blogs. Lots of traction, internet buzz and usecases that evolve from here. I am going to cover something else, what makes this different and really powerful. Its the Architecture and how it was productised . Lets dive into different aspects...

February 20, 2026 · 14 min · 2872 words · Navan Tirupathi

Retrieval Augmented Generation(RAG) Deep Dive into Best Practices & Architectures - Series 1

Retrieval Augmented Generation(RAG) Deep Dive into Best Practices & Architectures -Series 1 Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) has moved far beyond the experimental phase. It is now the standard for bringing domain-specific, fresh, and private data to Large Language Models. But as we move to production, the question shifts from “How do I build a RAG app?” to “How do I optimize it for accuracy and scale?” I have covered a definitive guide on RAG best practices from different references....

November 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1134 words · Navan Tirupathi

Book:The Diary of a CEO

This book by Steven Bartlett is an excellent read that covers essential tips for both personal and professional life. I recently came across it as an audiobook (better late than never) and was so impressed by the content that I also purchased a physical copy to add to my ‘Hall of Fame.’ The book is structured around four pillars: Self, Story, Philosophy, and Team. Here are my favorite takeaways from the book:...

August 9, 2024 · 7 min · 1474 words · Me

Data Mesh-my take aways

In the journey to modernize your data landscape, you’ve likely come across the term “Data Mesh -” numerous times. There’s a wealth of articles, books, references, and a thriving community dedicated to this topic. In this blog post, we’ll delve into what Data Mesh really entails, explore its complexities, and determine if it’s the right architectural approach for your organization. If you prefer a more comprehensive resource on the concept, you can skip ahead and access DataMesh-Architecture, which provides in-depth information....

September 12, 2023 · 4 min · 707 words · Me