Running local models is good now

A developer shares their experience using local AI models, noting significant improvements in accuracy and speed for coding tasks. They highlight the utility of models like Gemma-4 for agentic workflows and local development environments.
Why it matters
The increasing capability of local AI models allows for more private, efficient, and cost-effective software development workflows.
I've been working with local models since they came out, and finally, they're surprisingly good now.
The content is a personal technical review and does not take a political or ideological stance.
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