#developer tools

Vibe coding IDEs let you build software by describing intent while AI writes the code. How they work, where they fit, and the limits to respect, 2026.

Claude Code is a terminal agent that reads, edits, and runs your code. Here's how the agent loop works and where to set boundaries, as of June 2026.

Claude Code lets you choose which model drives a task. How the model tiers differ, when to switch, and how the choice affects cost, as of June 2026.

GitHub Copilot's agent mode goes beyond autocomplete to plan, edit files, and run commands. How it works, where it fits, and its limits as of June 2026.

Students get GitHub Copilot free via the Student Developer Pack. Here's how eligibility, verification, and the perk actually work as of June 2026.

GitHub Copilot has a free tier now. Here's what the free plan includes, where the limits bite, and when paying is worth it, as of June 2026.

Claude Code plugins package commands, skills, and integrations into installable extensions. How they differ from skills, and when to use them.

A calm walkthrough of installing Claude Code: prerequisites, the install command, authentication, first run, and the gotchas that trip people up.

An AI coding assistant suggests, edits, and runs code alongside you. Here is how the main types differ, where they help, and where they get in the way.

Claude Code and Cursor solve different parts of AI-assisted coding. A pragmatic, dated comparison so you can match the tool to your actual workflow.