Using Deepseek for local AI coding

Using Ollama, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), and Continue together can significantly enhance your local development process. Here's how you can integrate them:

1. Set Up Ollama

Ollama is a tool for working with language models locally. Start by installing Ollama on your local machine. You can do this via their official website or repository. Once installed, you can pull and run models as needed for your development process.

2. Install Visual Studio Code

Ensure that you have Visual Studio Code installed. This powerful coding editor supports extensions that can help integrate various tools, including Ollama.

3. Set Up Continue

Continue is typically used to streamline the coding process, providing intelligent suggestions and helping with repetitive tasks. You can install Continue from the VS Code marketplace or through the extensions menu in VS Code.

4. Integrate Ollama with VS Code

You might want an extension that allows you to interact with Ollama directly from VS Code. Look for any Ollama-compatible extensions or utilize the terminal within VS Code to run Ollama commands.

5. Utilize Code Snippets and Suggestions

With Continue integrated into Visual Studio Code, you can leverage its AI-driven capabilities for code snippets, function definitions, or full coding solutions. As you generate code with the help of Ollama, Continue can provide context-aware suggestions to enhance or complete your code.

6. Debugging and Testing

Use VS Code's built-in debugging tools to test and debug your code while working with Ollama-generated and Continue-enhanced code. This combination allows you to quickly identify and resolve issues.

7. Container or Virtual Environment Setup (Optional)

If you’re using Ollama within a specific environment (like Docker or a virtual environment), ensure that you set this up to encapsulate your dependencies, making the development process cleaner.

8. Version Control

Utilize Git or other version control systems integrated within VS Code to manage your code changes effectively while you’re using Ollama and Continue.

9. Continuous Learning and Update

Keep an eye on updates for Ollama, Continue, and any relevant VS Code extensions to ensure you’re leveraging the latest features and improvements.

Example Workflow

1. Start a New Project: Set up a new project folder in VS Code.

2. Generate Code Use Ollama to generate initial code snippets relevant to your project.

3. Enhance Code: Use Continue to enhance and suggest improvements for the generated code.

4. Run and Test: Regularly run and test your code locally using built-in tools in VS Code.

5. Iterate: Make adjustments based on testing feedback and continue interacting with Ollama and Continue as needed.

By following these steps, you can effectively power your local development process with the capabilities of Ollama, Visual Studio Code, and Continue.