Local Models vs Cloud Coding Assistants
Local for secret-heavy repos; cloud for speed if policy allows.
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Local for secret-heavy repos; cloud for speed if policy allows.
Humans own critical paths; AI fills coverage gaps.
Claude for multi-file reasoning; Copilot for local edits.
Completion for glue; chat for design and reviews.
Library/API research; not a substitute for tests
Capable assistant when Google Cloud is already the home
Useful for RFCs and coding standards living docs
Default IDE completion for many teams; still needs PR discipline
Strong for large-context refactors and review notes
Solid for design docs and debugging narratives outside the IDE