DeepSeek AI for Developers

Description

In this course, you will learn:

• Understand the core concepts behind DeepSeek AI models
• Differentiate between DeepSeek-V3, DeepSeek-R1, and other models like OpenAI’s offerings.
• Use DeepSeek Chat via the browser or mobile app
• Run DeepSeek locally using Ollama and LM Studio
• Make API calls to DeepSeek Platform
• Compare DeepSeek to OpenAI

Syllabus:

1. Overview of the DeepSeek models & capabilities

• Basic AI terminology
• DeepSeek training and architecture
• Classifying DeepSeek models
• DeepSeek-V3
• DeepSeek-R1
• DeepSeek-V3 vs DeepSeek-R1
• The open-source aspect
• Model censorship
• Distilled Models

2. How to use DeepSeek online

• Ways to access DeepSeek AI
• DeekSeek chat (browser-based)
• DeepSeek app (Apple, Android)
• Privacy policy
• Countries that have banned DeepSeek

3. How to use DeepSeek offline (locally)

• What you need to know about offline use
• Ollama (CLI tool, no GUI)
• LM Studio (with GUI)

4. DeepSeek API

• Enhancing applications with APIs
• Notice - DeepSeek Platform & API currently DOWN
• Creating an API key
• Your first DeepSeek API call
• API Pricing
• Privacy policy for the DeepSeek platform / API
• API status