I’ve been programming since before the AI boom, and it feels like we’ve reached a point where most developers incorporate AI into their work in one way or another. I’m currently building a full-stack website and wanted to ask: what’s the best AI coding assistant/engine out there right now? I know GitHub Copilot is often considered one of the top choices, but I’d like to hear your thoughts.

I know this question gets asked a lot, but AI tools keep evolving like every other week. So I'll state my case

I’ve been working on some hobby projects, in Python using VS Code. I’ve tried ChatGPT, copilot, cosine, claude for coding help. They’re great for smaller stuff, but once the project gets complex, they start to struggle losing context, giving half-baked fixes, or just straight-up breaking things that were working fine before.

They'll probably perform better if I have a paid version but I don't want to spend money if there are free alternatives I could use.

Suggest me something that can read my entire codebase and give responses based on it not just a few snippets at a time.

Hey, what’s is currently the best AI tool for coding (build code from scratch)?

I tried replit, ChatGPT - both in combination and also Gemini but I am not very happy with any of those tools. I am a non coder, and sometimes they stuck in a bug loop, and I have to tell them how to solve it (cause the solution is so obvious)

Trying to find an AI which can code more reliable and “smart” without producing huge bugs for the simplest things.

So I've been using ChatGPT for coding help for a while now, works decent enough. Then I keep seeing people mention Blackbox AI specifically for programming and I'm curious if it's actually better or just hyped up.

I've also tried Claude a bit and honestly it seems pretty good at explaining code, maybe even better than GPT for some things? But then there's also Copilot which is built into VS Code so that's convenient.

I'm not trying to pay for like 5 different AI subscriptions though. Just want to know what people actually use day-to-day for coding.

From what I can tell:

• chatgpt is good all-around but sometimes gives outdated code

• Blackbox is supposed to be coding-focused but idk if that actually matters

• Claude seems smarter for complex logic but I'm on the free tier so limited messages

• Copilot is handy but the autocomplete can be hit or miss

For people who've actually used multiple ones, is there a clear winner? Or are they all basically the same and it doesn't really matter?

Also does Blackbox have the chat history thing where you can search old conversations? That's honestly one of my favorite features in ChatGPT and I'd miss it.

Yes i know, this has been probably asked here plenty of times, but i wanna ask this anyway since AI seems to change almost every day and i wanna ask for my specific case here.

So, i am working on multiple(mostly hobby-related) projects and some of them are pretty large. Those are written in C++ and i'm working with Visual Studio.
I was using ChatGPT o1 most of the time(not the pro version) and it wasn't too bad. However the more complex and deeper the code/problems go, the harder it is for o1 to give proper answers or it just fcks up things.

My question is now: What would you recommend for large projects?
A dream would be something that is at least as "good" as o1(or better) and which can access my entire project files aka the WHOLE code and provides answer based on it.

Money is of course a thing here, but 20$ per month is not an issue. However i regret paying 200$ for o1 pro without a way to try it before.

Hey everyone,

I’m pretty new to coding and I’ve been using AI to help with my assignments and also to learn. I used ChatGPT for my first assignment, but sometimes it feels like the answers are a bit surface level or not always the most optimal solution.

Since I’m still learning, I’m looking for something that gives accurate code and explains things properly in depth, not just quick or shallow explanations. I want to actually understand the logic behind the code, not just copy something that might be wrong.

So I’d really like to hear from people here who actually code a lot and have experience with these tools — which AI do you think is the best for coding right now? Especially one that gives reliable results and deeper explanations.

Would really appreciate any suggestions!

I recently started using this AI coding tool that’s been surprisingly useful. It helps me write and understand code faster, especially when dealing with multi-file projects or trying to refactor messy logic. Honestly, it’s been saving me a lot of time and reducing the usual trial-and-error cycle.

What I found interesting is that there are so many AI tools popping up lately not just for coding, but also for writing, designing, automating workflows, even generating invoices or emails. It’s wild how far this stuff has come.what AI tools or apps are you all using regularly?

Hi, I want to create a simple text-based application. I've been experimenting with ChatGPT for two days, and it seems like the application's framework is taking shape. However, ChatGPT falls short in some areas and is becoming tedious.

Is there an AI that could potentially be paid for, remembers past conversations, and is very good at coding?

The code should be reorganized if necessary according to the instructions. Errors should be found quickly.

Curious what people are actually using day-to-day.

- Which AI model/tool?

- Which platform? (VS Code, Cursor, JetBrains, CLI, etc.)

- Autocomplete or full agent mode?

My current setup is VS Code + Codex.

Typical flow:

1.	Let AI understand the codebase

2.	Discuss the approach

3.	Use agent mode to implement

4.	Manual review

5.	Add/refine tests

Things are changing really fast, and I’m trying to see how others are actually working with AI right now. Would love to compare workflows and learn from each other.

I want a ai coding agent that is free , Because I don't have the money to buy any sort of subscription , something like a local model and open code would work.

i’ve been using a mix of tools for a while now including chatgpt, claude, cosine, and copilot. over time i’ve gotten so used to them that switching between models has just become part of how i work. i don’t even think about it much anymo6re. each tool kind of finds its own place depending on what i’m doing.

it’s interesting how fast ai has blended into everyday coding, documentation, and problem-solving. a couple of years ago it felt like an experiment, now it’s just a normal part of the workflow.

curious what you guys are using these days and how ai fits into your routine. has it actually made you more efficient, or just changed how you work?

(Edit: am looking and no problem with paid ai assistant for best results ) Hey everyone, I am sorry if this question have been asked many times before, I did try searching around, but I’m still feeling pretty overwhelmed and could really use some honest, up-to-date advice.

I know this has probably been asked before, but I’m genuinely overwhelmed and could use some real advice.

I’m a total beginner when it comes to coding, but I have to start building something soon (not just learning for fun). So I’ve been looking into AI tools to help me code, and I keep seeing names like Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Gemini, etc… but every Reddit thread either feels outdated or turns into a huge debate with no clear answer.

If you were starting right now and had to get stuff done as a beginner, which AI tool would you actually use? And how do you personally use it in your workflow?

Would really appreciate any help. Just trying to cut through the noise and get moving. 🙏

Hi everyone,
I’m curious to hear from developers here: which AI model do you personally find the most cost-effective and reliable for coding tasks?

I know it can depend a lot on use cases (debugging, writing new code, learning, pair programming, etc.), but I’d love to get a sense of what actually works well for you in real projects.

• Which model do you use the most?

• Do you combine multiple models depending on the task?

• If you pay for one, do you feel the price is justified compared to free or open-source options?

I think it’d be really helpful to compare experiences across the community, so please share your thoughts!

I have used Claude, Google Gemini, Google AI studio & ChatGPT for coding python and html and etc. I found Google AI studio to be the best one and Google Gemini pro 2nd best, but Gemini doesn't clearly understand what you want to say, it also does things itself without you noticing. Claude understands you best too but it's not free so you'll use up your credits and you'll need to shift your project to other ai which is bad and time taking. While ChatGPT is the poor one it understands you and also builds code up fast but for debugging solving errors it's the poor one for that. Gemini, Google AI Studio& Claude are best for solving errors. If you are a programmer and want free ai go with Google AI studio ( it too has limits but they are enough for you to code for 4-5 hours straight & they reset daily ). If you want simple html landing pages with best interface and ui go with Claude. You can use ChatGPT for only ideas later asking it for prompt for that project idea and shift to other ai.

Hi guys which one in your opinion is the best AI to use that is open source and more ethical not to support cancer companies like Open AI, microsoft and so on? I use it mostly as a study partner for coding.

I wanna know which free AI tool is well suit to help me code for game development, since I'm broke and Brazilian, so any price tag for subscriptions are 6 times more expensive for me.

I think a general consensus among developers is that AI is overall a useful tool, when used correctly, for helping to code. AI is here to stay and it will only get better. Those who deny its use are loosing an opportunity to be more productive.

I use it for writing small bits of code, i.e. functions and methods. It's quicker for me to formulate a task to it in a few sentences and then ones I get the result to correct and improve its code, than if I wrote it myself from the scratch. Sometimes I give AI a pseudocode and have it write the actual code based on that, and then I make changes and improve its code. It takes less time than doing all by myself. I mostly use ChatGPT pro.

I'd like to ask if you use AI, in what way do you use it for coding? And which AI models are better specifically for writing code at the moment, as of November 2024?