Developer uses cheap models for daily coding, saves Astra for design-partner work

Matteo Collina @matteocollinaOriginally posted 2026.09.19

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80% of the code I produce is done via OpenAI Luna or DeepSeek Flash. 80% of the value I generate is done via Fable or Sol (sorry, still making sense of Astra). I feel that using Astra, Sol, Fable on most of my churn is total waste. My rule of thumb: if I know what I’m doing, the fast&cheap models are better choice. If I need a design partner, I go for the best I can afford.

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