DeepSeek · Practical workflow
Compare cost before an API test
Define the task, quality threshold, and measurable cost before comparing models.
Outcome
A fair comparison plan with limits clearly stated. Back to DeepSeek01
Prepare
What you need
- A concrete task and the source material
- The audience, deadline, and constraints
- A person responsible for checking the result
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Do the work
Four steps
- 01
Define the desired outcome and what the tool must not assume.
- 02
Run a small first pass using non-sensitive material.
- 03
Review the output against the original task and sources.
- 04
Keep only the parts that pass your quality and safety checks.
03
Do not skip
Before you call it done
- Is the result useful for the intended audience?
- Are uncertain claims and limitations visible?
- Can you revise or reverse the result if needed?
Copyable starting point
Start with this prompt
Open prompt
Design a fair model comparison using the same inputs, scoring rubric, latency measure, and cost calculation. State what this cannot prove.