How High Should You Set a Model's Reasoning Level for AI Coding?
TgnOrdaX · reddit · 2026-10-30
A Reddit user asks what rule of thumb to follow when setting a model's reasoning level for AI-assisted coding. Online advice is contradictory: some say "always set High for best results," others say "keep at Medium, the upgrade isn't worth it," and many just say "it depends."
The poster keeps it at Medium (the default), arguing the performance gain is trivial compared with the time wasted on overthinking, and invites experienced users to share their trade-offs.
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