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Product Reviews·2 min
ccusage: One Command to Calculate Your True AI Coding Costs
ccusage is an open-source CLI tool that helps developers analyze token consumption and costs from AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Cursor, and more.
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Tutorials·3 min
How to Buy a Cloud Server and Deploy Your Personal Website from Scratch (2024 Practical Guide)
Step-by-step guide to buying a cloud server and deploying a personal website from scratch — covering Alibaba Cloud vs Tencent Cloud, SSH setup, BT Panel, and free trial options.
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Tutorials·2 min
Claude Code with DeepSeek V4: Complete Setup Guide to Save 99% on Costs
Step-by-step guide to connecting Claude Code with DeepSeek V4 via CC Switch for 99% cost savings. Includes setup, multi-model workflow demo, and free OpenRouter option.
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Industry Insights·2 min
The Era of Programming by Talking Has Arrived: How Programmers Can Adapt to the AI Coding Revolution
AI coding now enables 80% of production code to be LLM-generated, with 90% of front-end jobs displaced. Learn how programmers can adapt to the programming-by-talking revolution.
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Product Reviews·2 min
GPT 5.4 vs Opus 4.7 vs Kimi K2.6 Code: Real-World Programming Comparison
Real-world comparison of GPT 5.4, Claude Opus 4.7, and Kimi K2.6 Code across backend, frontend, cost-effectiveness, and tooling to help developers choose the best AI coding assistant.
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Product Reviews·2 min
DeepSeek V4 Pro In-Depth Review: Compared Against 8 Flagship Models — Which One Is Worth Using?
DeepSeek V4 Pro full review vs GPT 5.5, Claude Opus 4.7, GLM 5.1 & more across pricing, coding, reasoning, Agent & role-play, with scenario-based recommendations.
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Tutorials·2 min
Codex Beginner's Guide: From Installation & Configuration to Hands-On Development
Step-by-step guide to installing OpenAI Codex CLI, configuring API relays for cost savings, and building a Snake game and e-commerce banners using natural language.
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Tutorials·2 min
Replace Claude Code's Default Model with DeepSeek V4 in VS Code in Three Minutes
Tutorial: Use CC Switch to replace Claude Code's backend model with DeepSeek V4 Pro in VS Code—1M token context at 1/50th the cost. Setup in 3 minutes.
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Product Reviews·2 min
pi-plugin-cc: Connect Claude Code to Any LLM in One Second
pi-plugin-cc is an open-source Claude Code plugin that enables free model switching via the Pi coding Agent, supporting DeepSeek, OpenAI, Ollama, and any LLM.
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Tutorials·2 min
4 Common Resume Mistakes AI PMs Make When Writing About Vibe Coding (And How to Fix Them)
How should AI PMs present Vibe Coding skills on their resumes? This article covers 4 common mistakes and provides ready-to-use resume writing examples.
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Tutorials·2 min
500 Million Tokens Per Day: Real-World AI Programming Experience with DeepSeek Powering a UE5 Project
A UE5 developer shares hands-on AI programming with 500M tokens/day: DeepSeek V4 Pro multi-agent architecture, 95%+ cache hit rate cost control, and documentation-first workflow at just $3-8/day.
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Product Reviews·2 min
Chinese AI Coding Plans Compared: How to Choose the Best Value Among 7 Models
2025 comparison of 7 Chinese AI coding subscription plans—Zhipu AI, MiniMax, Kimi, ByteDance Ark & more. Find the best value from ¥29 to ¥200/month.
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Industry Insights·2 min
Claude Opus 4.7 Released: 20% Coding Performance Boost, Same Price, Widening Gap with Chinese Models
Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.7 with ~20% coding Agent improvement at unchanged pricing. Compared to GPT, Gemini, and Chinese models like GLM, Opus 4.7 leads decisively in coding.
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Tutorials·2 min
Guide to Building a DeepSeek V4 + Claude Code Hybrid Programming Workflow
Learn how to combine DeepSeek V4 with Claude Code to build a cost-effective AI programming workflow. Covers setup, task layering, and real demos—cutting AI coding costs by 76%+.
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Tech Frontiers·1 min
Cursor 2.0 Download, Installation & Subscription Guide: Get Started from Scratch in 5 Minutes
Complete guide to downloading, installing, and subscribing to Cursor 2.0. Covers Pro/Pro+/Business plan comparisons with payment tips to help beginners get started with this AI coding tool in minutes.
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Tech Frontiers·1 min
Cursor Pay-Per-Use vs. Refill Plans: A Comprehensive Comparison of Cost, Risk, and Experience
In-depth comparison of Cursor Pro pay-per-use vs. traditional refill plans across cost, stability, and security to help developers choose the best option.
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Tutorials·2 min
Getting Started with Qwen3-0.6B Fine-Tuning: Core Concepts of Large Language Models and Fine-Tuning Methodology Explained
Starting from the three core characteristics of LLMs, this article systematically covers foundational knowledge needed for Qwen3-0.6B fine-tuning, including model comparisons, fine-tuning value analysis, and the complete learning path.
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Tutorials·1 min
Claude Code Guide for China Users: Get Started from ¥7.9 Without a Credit Card
Guide to using Claude Code in China at low cost without an overseas credit card. Covers installation, API proxies, and budget alternatives starting from ¥7.9.
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Tutorials·2 min
How to Use Gemini 3.5 Flash in China? 6 Methods Tested and Working (2025 Latest)
Gemini 3.5 Flash surpasses 3.1 Pro with 4x speed and half the price. Learn 6 tested methods to access Gemini 3.5 from China, including free AI Studio, no-VPN relay services, and API options.
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Tutorials·2 min
How to Subscribe to Claude Pro? Three Methods Compared with Detailed Tutorials
Compare three Claude Pro subscription methods: third-party top-up platforms, international credit cards, and in-app purchases. Find the best option based on cost, difficulty, and security.
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