A while ago, I wrote a post about which GitHub Copilot model was the absolute best. The TL;DR of that article? "It depends."
What exactly are you building? What are you trying to achieve? Having clear answers to these questions before you write a single line of code will help you determine the best model for the job.
How do you choose the best model for the job?
When you're building an application that is going to make use of AI tools like Large Language Models (LLMs), think about the application, the outcome, and the experience you want to create. Once you’ve nailed down what you are trying to achieve, it's time to figure out which model actually fits the bill.
Every AI model is trained differently. Because of this unique training, some models are naturally better at specific tasks than others. Think of it like asking a group of developers for their solution to a coding problem. Everyone has been taught slightly differently, everyone has different backgrounds, and everyone brings different experiences to the table. As a result, the answers you get will all have their own unique flavor.
