CODING · EDITORIAL CLASSIFICATION · NOT A BENCHMARK
DO I NEED THE BIG MODEL FOR…
Generate CRUD endpoint boilerplate
Small-model jobNO — START SMALL
“Known patterns plus tests do not need your priciest pair programmer.”
WHY THIS VERDICTSTART WITH
START WITH
THE WORK.
- 01
The work is constrained enough to evaluate cheaply.
- 02
A clear schema, rubric, or example carries much of the workload.
- 03
Most failures can be detected before they become expensive.
RECOMMENDED SETUPSmall, fast model + schema + deterministic checks
NON-NEGOTIABLE
Compile, lint, and run contract tests before merging.
REASONING2/5
AMBIGUITY1/5
ERROR COST2/5
CONTEXT2/5