For everyday coding help, I’m unsure when DeepSeek R1 is worth choosing over V3. Does the reasoning-focused model make a noticeable difference on debugging and multi-step problems, or is V3 usually the better fit for quick edits and routine questions?

I’d be interested in concrete comparisons from people who use both: for example, explaining a failing test, reviewing a small change, or working through an unfamiliar algorithm. Are there task types where you reliably reach for one model first?