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Discover the best strategies for finding free AI coding assistants. Learn about the trade-offs between cloud services with limited free tiers and the powerful, cost-effective alternative of running models locally.

An analysis of why many skilled software developers are hesitant to adopt AI coding assistants, citing concerns over code quality, long-term maintainability, and the nature of their work.

An analysis of how software engineers are truly feeling about AI tools, exploring the deep divide between reported productivity boosts and the frustrating reality of debugging AI-generated 'slop'.

A guide for developers on adopting AI coding assistants, covering top tools like Cursor and Claude, effective workflows like maintaining a context file, and best practices to avoid common pitfalls.

AI coding assistants promise to boost productivity, but many developers find they destroy the focus and enjoyment of a 'flow state.' Discover the practical strategies and mindset shifts developers are using to stay productive and engaged in the age of AI.

Developers are concerned that AI tools like Copilot may weaken their critical thinking. Explore practical strategies to balance AI-driven productivity with maintaining your core problem-solving abilities.

An analysis of why AI coding tools like Claude Code and Cursor have captured developer mindshare, exploring their superior UX, effective pricing models, and the shortcomings of competitors like Gemini.

Developers share their real-world experiences and practical tips for using Claude Code and other AI assistants effectively, covering everything from prompt strategy and language choice to advanced tooling.

Developers discuss their real-world local LLM setups, sharing practical tools like Ollama, clever workflows for code explanation and automation, and a breakdown of the hardware vs. cloud subscription debate.

Developers are moving away from the Cursor AI editor due to its new data-sharing policies. Discover the privacy-first alternatives they're adopting, including Claude Code and the open-source Continue.dev.