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by GofurLiu 777 days ago
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Users will likely find the positioning or, let's say, mental mapping effective. Perplexity serves as an anchor for general searches, triggering thoughts like, "Hey, I want to search for something." However, if you're a coder, it might specifically prompt, "Hey, I want to search for something related to code."

Take, for example, several GPT-wrapped products like Monica.im. While Monica offers more convenience, I still find myself sticking with ChatGPT to get my tasks done. There’s something to be said for the power of habit!

Ultimately, what matters is whether your service can deliver superior search results.

Consider Devv, which has crafted a specialized search mode for Github composites. It's uncertain if Perplexity will follow this path. Devv aims to cater to all code-related searches, continually refining its outputs and taking extra care to prevent bad cases.

Vertical and general are two sides of the same coin.