Run Deepseek Locally

Got DeepSeek R1 running locally – Full setup guide and my personal review (Free OpenAI o1 alternative that runs locally??)
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Recommendations for JavaScript Programming On My Laptop:

1. For Beginners:
   • The 1.5B version is sufficient for learning basics, syntax, and simple debugging.
2. For Intermediate Developers:
   • The 8B version is a great balance and will handle most tasks, including working with APIs, debugging, and intermediate concepts.
3. For Advanced Developers:
   • The 14B version is ideal for complex projects, advanced frameworks, and optimizing code. If your hardware can handle it, this is the best choice.