05.22
2025
Developers discuss the pros and cons of AI-powered IDEs versus copy-pasting code into chat apps like ChatGPT, focusing on context management, cost, and workflow integration.
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Developers discuss the pros and cons of AI-powered IDEs versus copy-pasting code into chat apps like ChatGPT, focusing on context management, cost, and workflow integration.
Hacker News users compare AI-powered code editors Cursor and Windsurf, discussing autocomplete, agentic features, context handling, and popular alternatives like Zed, Aider, and VSCode Copilot.