Developer: after weeks with Gemini 3.8 Flash, it's hard to pick other models for daily tasks
cgarciae88 · x · 2026-09-03
A developer shares his experience using Gemini 3.8 Flash for a few weeks: given its speed and capabilities, it's hard to choose other models for most daily tasks. He compares the jump to moving from dial-up to broadband in the 90s.
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