User Guides
Welcome to the DeepSeek User Guides! This comprehensive collection of guides will help you make the most of DeepSeek's powerful AI capabilities, from basic usage to advanced techniques and best practices.
Getting Started
For Beginners
- Getting Started - Your first steps with DeepSeek
- Quick Start Guide - Get up and running in minutes
- Getting Started - Understanding AI models and prompting
For Developers
- API Integration - Integrate DeepSeek into your applications
- SDK Documentation - Use our official SDKs
- Authentication - Secure API access
Core Features
Text Generation
Learn how to effectively use DeepSeek for various text generation tasks:
- Conversational AI: Build chatbots and virtual assistants
- Content Creation: Generate articles, stories, and marketing copy
- Code Generation: Automate programming tasks and code completion
- Translation: Multi-language translation capabilities
Multimodal Capabilities
Explore DeepSeek's vision and multimodal features:
- Multimodal Usage - Working with images and text
- Image Analysis: Understanding and describing images
- Document Processing: Extract information from documents
- Visual Question Answering: Ask questions about images
Advanced Techniques
Optimization and Performance
- Performance Optimization - Maximize speed and efficiency
- Long Text Processing - Handle extended documents
- Streaming Output - Real-time response streaming
- Batch Processing - Process multiple requests efficiently
Structured Output
- JSON Mode - Generate structured data
- Function Calling - Integrate with external tools
- Data Extraction: Parse and structure unstructured text
Context Management
- KV Cache - Optimize memory usage
- Chat Prefix Completion - Continue conversations
- Context Windows: Managing long conversations
Best Practices
Prompt Engineering
- Effective Prompting: Write clear and specific prompts
- System Messages: Set context and behavior
- Few-shot Learning: Provide examples for better results
- Chain of Thought: Guide reasoning processes
Safety and Ethics
- Content Filtering: Implement safety measures
- Bias Mitigation: Address potential biases
- Privacy Protection: Handle sensitive data responsibly
- Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements
Production Deployment
- Error Handling: Robust error management
- Rate Limiting: Manage API usage
- Monitoring: Track performance and usage
- Scaling: Handle increased demand
Integration Guides
Popular Frameworks
- React/Next.js: Frontend integration
- Node.js/Express: Backend services
- Python/FastAPI: API development
- Mobile Apps: iOS and Android integration
Use Case Examples
- Customer Support: Automated help systems
- Content Management: Editorial workflows
- Education: Learning and tutoring applications
- Research: Academic and scientific applications
Migration and Compatibility
From Other Providers
- Migration Guide - Switch from other AI services
- Compatibility Guide - Ensure smooth transitions
- API Mapping: Compare endpoints and features
Version Updates
- Breaking Changes: Important updates and changes
- Deprecation Notices: Planned feature removals
- New Features: Latest capabilities and improvements
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
- Authentication Problems: API key and access issues
- Rate Limiting: Managing request limits
- Response Quality: Improving output quality
- Performance Issues: Optimization strategies
Debugging Tools
- Request Logging: Track API calls
- Error Analysis: Understand error messages
- Performance Monitoring: Measure response times
- Usage Analytics: Analyze consumption patterns
Community and Support
Resources
- Code Examples: Ready-to-use code snippets
- Templates: Pre-built application templates
- Tutorials: Step-by-step learning materials
- Webinars: Live training sessions
Getting Help
- Technical Support - Contact our support team
- Community Forums: Connect with other developers
- Documentation: Comprehensive reference materials
- FAQ - Frequently asked questions
What's Next?
Choose your path based on your needs:
- New to AI? Start with our Getting Started Guide
- Ready to code? Jump into the API Documentation
- Need inspiration? Explore our Use Cases
- Enterprise user? Check out Enterprise Solutions
Have questions? Our support team is here to help you succeed with DeepSeek!