What temperature setting should I use?
Temperature controls randomness. Use 0-0.3 for factual tasks (coding, math, analysis), 0.5-0.7 for balanced tasks (writing, summarization), and 0.8-1.0 for creative tasks (brainstorming, fiction). Start low and increase if outputs feel too rigid.
When to use this
When you have API access and can control model parameters.
When to skip this
When using ChatGPT web interface where you can't adjust settings.
Moderate