Author: Jose S
How to use DeepSeek for coding without trusting untested changes
Use DeepSeek for coding drafts, then run the tenant-scoped pytest that would catch a missing filter. Paste a function, not the secrets file.
DeepSeek thinking mode: why its step-by-step reasoning is not proof
Treat DeepSeek reasoning_content as a scratch pad. Instant vs Expert vs thinking toggles change style, not audit rights. Verify margins in the sheet before Slack.
What you get with DeepSeek’s free chat app and its paid plans
Use official chat.deepseek.com (Instant and Expert) before you buy a random Plus extension. Chat can be free; the API is the metered wallet. Confirm the publisher on mobile…
When Claude or ChatGPT is easier than running a Llama model yourself
Choose Llama when local or open weights earn the ops cost. Choose a closed $20 seat when the job is writing and the GPU project has no owner.…
Community versions of Llama: how to pick a fine-tuned model you can trust
Avoid the Llama variant zoo. Keep one default Instruct stack, match the model card to the file, and remember license and Acceptable Use still follow the weights.
