AI Coding Tools Blog
In-depth comparisons, comprehensive guides, and expert reviews to help you choose the best AI coding tools
How to Use Gemini 3 Pro Image via the Gemini API (Dec 2025)
A practical, accurate guide to generating images with Google’s Gemini 3 Pro Image model using the Gemini API.
How to Use Cursor Composer (Dec 2025)
A concise, accurate guide to Cursor’s Composer: where it lives, what it can do, and how to run multi-file edits with approvals.
How to Use Claude Opus 4.5 (Dec 2025)
Step-by-step ways to use Claude Opus 4.5 in the Claude app, via the Claude API, and through cloud partners—plus pricing, model ID, and best practices.
How to Set Up GitHub Copilot in VS Code (Dec 2025)
Install and configure GitHub Copilot and Copilot Chat in Visual Studio Code, with current pricing, plan eligibility, and key settings.
GitHub Copilot vs Windsurf (Codeium): Pricing, Features, and Fit in Dec 2025
A current look at GitHub Copilot Business/Enterprise versus Windsurf (Codeium) Free/Pro/Teams in December 2025—pricing, credits, models, IDE support, and data controls.
Free AI Coding Tools That Actually Help (Dec 2025)
A concise list of usable free options for AI coding in December 2025, with clear limits and where they fit.
Enterprise AI Coding: GitHub Copilot vs Sourcegraph Amp (Cody) vs Tabnine (Dec 2025)
Up-to-date comparison of enterprise AI coding assistants in December 2025: GitHub Copilot Business/Enterprise, Sourcegraph Amp (formerly Cody), and Tabnine.
Cursor vs Windsurf (Codeium): Pricing, Models, and Workflows in Dec 2025
A current comparison of Cursor and Windsurf (Codeium) as of December 2025—pricing, credits, model access, and how Composer vs Cascade shape developer workflows.
Claude Opus 4.5 Released: Pricing, Availability, and What’s New (Dec 2025)
A concise, verified look at Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.5: pricing, model ID, availability across Claude apps and APIs, and when to pick Opus vs Sonnet 4.5.
Claude Code vs Aider: Terminal AI Pairing in Dec 2025
A current, source-backed comparison of Anthropic’s Claude Code and the open-source Aider CLI: pricing access, models, workflows, and when to pick each.
Best AI Tools for Python Developers (Dec 2025)
A lean, factual roundup of strong Python-friendly AI tools—what they’re best at, how they price, and when to pick each.
Beginner’s Guide to Today’s Top AI Models (Dec 2025)
A clear, jargon-light primer on four leading foundation models: OpenAI GPT-5.1, Anthropic Claude 4.5, Google Gemini 3 Pro (preview), and Meta Llama 3.1.
5 Grounded Observations on AI for Developers (Late 2025)
A short, sourced look at how AI is actually being used in dev workflows in late 2025—no fiction, just what’s real.
Ultimate Guide to AI IDEs in 2025: Everything You Need to Know
A verified 2025 guide to AI-powered IDEs and coding assistants. Learn how they work today, see the top options with real pricing/models, and pick the right setup for your workflow.
Strategic Briefing: The Competitive Landscape of Generative AI for Software Development
December 2025 snapshot of the AI coding market grounded in current, published model lineups and pricing — OpenAI GPT-4o/4o-mini, Anthropic Claude 4.5, Google's Gemini 3 Pro preview, and the IDEs wrapping them.
Claude 3.5 Sonnet vs GPT-4o vs Gemini 1.5 Pro: 2025 AI Coding Showdown
Grounded, vendor-sourced comparison of Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4o, and Gemini 1.5 Pro for coding: pricing, context limits, strengths, and IDE availability as of Dec 2025.
Best AI CLI Tools for Terminal-Based Coding Workflows (2025)
Verified picks for terminal-native AI coding in 2025. Compare Aider, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot CLI, and Warp with real models, pricing, and setup steps.