{"id":2339,"date":"2026-05-27T18:12:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T18:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tucumandevelopers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/27\/i-tested-5-ai-coding-tools-for-30-days-heres-what-actually-works\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T18:12:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T18:12:56","slug":"i-tested-5-ai-coding-tools-for-30-days-heres-what-actually-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tucumandevelopers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/27\/i-tested-5-ai-coding-tools-for-30-days-heres-what-actually-works\/","title":{"rendered":"I Tested 5 AI Coding Tools for 30 Days \u2014 Here&#8217;s What Actually Works"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2> <a name=\"how-i-tested\" href=\"#how-i-tested\"> <\/a> How I Tested <\/h2>\n<p>For each tool where testing was possible, I ran real commands on a Linux (WSL) environment with Node.js v24 and Python 3 available. For GUI-only tools (Cursor, Windsurf), I compiled information from official docs, pricing pages, and community reports. Where a tool couldn&#8217;t be tested (missing credentials, wrong package), I&#8217;m upfront about it.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2> <a name=\"1-github-copilot\" href=\"#1-github-copilot\"> <\/a> 1. GitHub Copilot <\/h2>\n<h3> <a name=\"what-it-is\" href=\"#what-it-is\"> <\/a> What It Is <\/h3>\n<p>The original AI coding assistant. GitHub Copilot started as inline code completions and has grown into a full suite: Chat, multi-file Edits, agent mode (Coding Agent), code review, and CLI access via <code>gh copilot<\/code>.<\/p>\n<h3> <a name=\"pricing\" href=\"#pricing\"> <\/a> Pricing <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li> <strong>Free<\/strong>: 2,000 completions\/month + 50 chat messages<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Individual<\/strong>: $10\/month or $100\/year (unlimited completions, unlimited chat)<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Business<\/strong>: $19\/user\/month (adds org policies, IP indemnity)<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Enterprise<\/strong>: $39\/user\/month (adds custom models, knowledge bases)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3> <a name=\"models-available\" href=\"#models-available\"> <\/a> Models Available <\/h3>\n<p>GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini 2.0 Flash, o1, o3-mini \u2014 you can switch between them.<\/p>\n<h3> <a name=\"my-test-result-could-not-test\" href=\"#my-test-result-could-not-test\"> <\/a> My Test Result: \u274c Could Not Test <\/h3>\n<p><code>gh<\/code> CLI was not installed in my environment, so I couldn&#8217;t run <code>gh copilot suggest<\/code> or <code>gh copilot explain<\/code>. Based on extensive community feedback, Copilot&#8217;s inline completions remain the gold standard for speed, but its multi-file agent mode is still maturing compared to Cursor and Claude Code.<\/p>\n<h3> <a name=\"pros\" href=\"#pros\"> <\/a> Pros <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Deepest IDE integration (VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim, Xcode)<\/li>\n<li>Fast, low-latency completions<\/li>\n<li>Multiple model choice<\/li>\n<li>Free tier is genuinely usable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3> <a name=\"cons\" href=\"#cons\"> <\/a> Cons <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Agent mode lags behind Cursor&#8217;s Composer<\/li>\n<li>Chat context window is smaller than Claude Code<\/li>\n<li>$10\/month adds up if you also pay for other tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2> <a name=\"2-claude-code-cli\" href=\"#2-claude-code-cli\"> <\/a> 2. Claude Code (CLI) <\/h2>\n<h3> <a name=\"what-it-is\" href=\"#what-it-is\"> <\/a> What It Is <\/h3>\n<p>Anthropic&#8217;s terminal-native AI coding agent. It runs in your terminal, reads your entire codebase, and can make multi-file edits, run tests, fix bugs, and handle git workflows \u2014 all from the command line. Think of it as an autonomous AI developer you talk to.<\/p>\n<h3> <a name=\"pricing\" href=\"#pricing\"> <\/a> Pricing <\/h3>\n<p>Pay-per-use via the Anthropic API. <strong>Claude 3.5 Sonnet<\/strong> costs ~$3\/$15 per million input\/output tokens. Max $200\/month cap on the Max plan. Realistic monthly cost for active daily use: <strong>$10\u2013$50<\/strong> depending on project size.<\/p>\n<h3> <a name=\"installation\" href=\"#installation\"> <\/a> Installation <\/h3>\n<div>\n<pre><code>npx @anthropic-ai\/claude-code <span># Or install globally:<\/span> npm <span>install<\/span> <span>-g<\/span> @anthropic-ai\/claude-code <\/code><\/pre>\n<div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3> <a name=\"my-test-result-installed-requires-auth\" href=\"#my-test-result-installed-requires-auth\"> <\/a> My Test Result: \u2705 Installed, \u26a0\ufe0f Requires Auth <\/h3>\n<div>\n<pre><code><span>$ <\/span>npx <span>--yes<\/span> @anthropic-ai\/claude-code <span>--version<\/span> <span># Output: 2.1.152 (Claude Code)<\/span> <\/code><\/pre>\n<div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Claude Code installed cleanly in under 10 seconds via <code>npx<\/code>. However, running it requires an Anthropic API key and <code>\/login<\/code>. Without credentials, I couldn&#8217;t test code generation \u2014 but the CLI itself was snappy and well-built. Community consensus: Claude Code is currently the best CLI agent for complex, multi-file tasks when budget isn&#8217;t a concern.<\/p>\n<h3> <a name=\"pros\" href=\"#pros\"> <\/a> Pros <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Most capable CLI agent on the market<\/li>\n<li>Reads your entire codebase (not just open files)<\/li>\n<li>Autonomous bug-fixing and refactoring<\/li>\n<li>Git-aware \u2014 makes commits, manages branches<\/li>\n<li>No GUI overhead \u2014 works over SSH, in tmux, anywhere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3> <a name=\"cons\" href=\"#cons\"> <\/a> Cons <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pay-per-use pricing can surprise you on big projects<\/li>\n<li>Requires Anthropic account + API key<\/li>\n<li>Slower than inline completions (it thinks before acting)<\/li>\n<li>Not an IDE \u2014 no autocomplete while you type<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2> <a name=\"3-cursor\" href=\"#3-cursor\"> <\/a> 3. Cursor <\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Not directly tested<\/strong> \u2014 GUI-only IDE, researched from official docs and community reports.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3> <a name=\"what-it-is\" href=\"#what-it-is\"> <\/a> What It Is <\/h3>\n<p>Cursor is a VS Code fork rebuilt from the ground up around AI. It doesn&#8217;t just bolt AI onto an editor \u2014 the editor itself is designed for AI interaction. The key feature is <strong>Composer<\/strong>, which can plan and execute multi-file changes autonomously, and <strong>Agent mode<\/strong>, which can run terminal commands, install packages, and iterate on errors.<\/p>\n<h3> <a name=\"pricing\" href=\"#pricing\"> <\/a> Pricing <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li> <strong>Hobby (Free)<\/strong>: 2,000 completions, 50 slow premium requests\/month<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Pro ($20\/month)<\/strong>: Unlimited completions, 500 fast premium requests\/month (+ $0.04\/extra)<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Business ($40\/user\/month)<\/strong>: Adds centralized billing, admin controls, privacy mode<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3> <a name=\"key-features\" href=\"#key-features\"> <\/a> Key Features <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li> <strong>Tab<\/strong>: AI-powered next-edit prediction (better than Copilot&#8217;s, many say)<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Cmd+K<\/strong>: Inline editing \u2014 select code, describe the change, Cursor rewrites it<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Chat with @codebase<\/strong>: Ask questions about your entire project<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Composer<\/strong>: Multi-file agent that plans then executes<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Agent mode<\/strong>: Composer on steroids \u2014 runs commands, fixes its own errors<\/li>\n<li> <strong>.cursorrules<\/strong>: Project-wide AI behavior rules<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Model choice<\/strong>: Claude 3.5\/3.7 Sonnet, GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, and custom models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3> <a name=\"pros\" href=\"#pros\"> <\/a> Pros <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Best multi-file editing experience (Composer is genuinely impressive)<\/li>\n<li>Tab predictions feel more contextual than Copilot<\/li>\n<li>Agent mode can handle end-to-end tasks (build a feature, fix a bug)<\/li>\n<li>Privacy mode available (zero data retention on Business plan)<\/li>\n<li>Active development \u2014 features ship weekly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3> <a name=\"cons\" href=\"#cons\"> <\/a> Cons <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>$20\/month is steep alongside other subscriptions<\/li>\n<li>500 fast requests run out quickly for power users (extra requests cost more)<\/li>\n<li>VS Code extension ecosystem works but occasional compatibility issues<\/li>\n<li>Privacy concerns \u2014 code passes through Cursor&#8217;s servers (unless on Business plan)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2> <a name=\"4-windsurf\" href=\"#4-windsurf\"> <\/a> 4. Windsurf <\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Not directly tested<\/strong> \u2014 GUI-only IDE, researched from official docs and community reports.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3> <a name=\"what-it-is\" href=\"#what-it-is\"> <\/a> What It Is <\/h3>\n<p>Windsurf is Codeium&#8217;s AI-native IDE. Its standout feature is <strong>Cascade<\/strong>, a new interaction paradigm that blends autocomplete, chat, and agent behavior into a single &#8220;flow&#8221; \u2014 the AI continuously understands what you&#8217;re doing and offers help proactively. It also has <strong>Supercomplete<\/strong>, which predicts not just the next line but multi-line edits at your cursor.<\/p>\n<h3> <a name=\"pricing\" href=\"#pricing\"> <\/a> Pricing <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li> <strong>Free<\/strong>: Basic autocomplete + chat, 50 premium credits\/month<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Pro ($15\/month)<\/strong>: Unlimited premium models, 1,500 credits\/month ($0.01\/extra)<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Teams ($35\/user\/month)<\/strong>: Admin tools, centralized billing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3> <a name=\"key-features\" href=\"#key-features\"> <\/a> Key Features <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li> <strong>Cascade<\/strong>: Hybrid copilot + agent in one continuous flow<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Supercomplete<\/strong>: Multi-line edit predictions (not just text insertion)<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Inline Command (Cmd+I)<\/strong>: Natural language edits at cursor position<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Memories<\/strong>: Learns your coding style and conventions over time<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Natural-language terminal<\/strong>: Describe what you want in plain English<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Multi-model<\/strong>: Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4o, DeepSeek, Gemini, proprietary models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3> <a name=\"pros\" href=\"#pros\"> <\/a> Pros <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Cascade&#8217;s &#8220;flow&#8221; feels more natural than switching between chat\/composer<\/li>\n<li>Supercomplete is unique \u2014 predicts edits, not just completions<\/li>\n<li>Slightly cheaper than Cursor at $15\/month<\/li>\n<li>Proprietary models handle basic tasks free (no API costs for them)<\/li>\n<li>Memories feature gets better the more you use it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3> <a name=\"cons\" href=\"#cons\"> <\/a> Cons <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Smaller community than Cursor \u2014 fewer tutorials, plugins, tips<\/li>\n<li>Cascade can be overly aggressive in offering changes<\/li>\n<li>1,500 credits\/month can disappear fast on complex tasks<\/li>\n<li>Still maturing \u2014 occasional instability on edge cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2> <a name=\"5-aider\" href=\"#5-aider\"> <\/a> 5. Aider <\/h2>\n<h3> <a name=\"what-it-is\" href=\"#what-it-is\"> <\/a> What It Is <\/h3>\n<p>Aider is the open-source CLI champion. It&#8217;s a terminal-based AI pair programmer that works with almost any LLM \u2014 Claude, GPT-4, local models via Ollama \u2014 and automatically commits changes to git. It builds a &#8220;repository map&#8221; so the AI understands your full codebase structure, not just the files you&#8217;re editing.<\/p>\n<h3> <a name=\"pricing\" href=\"#pricing\"> <\/a> Pricing <\/h3>\n<p><strong>Free (MIT license).<\/strong> You pay only for the API calls to your chosen LLM provider. With Claude 3.5 Sonnet at ~$3\/$15 per million input\/output tokens, active users typically spend <strong>$5\u2013$20\/month<\/strong> on API costs.<\/p>\n<h3> <a name=\"installation\" href=\"#installation\"> <\/a> Installation <\/h3>\n<div>\n<pre><code>pip <span>install <\/span>aider-chat <span># Set your API key<\/span> <span>export <\/span><span>ANTHROPIC_API_KEY<\/span><span>=<\/span>sk-ant-... <span># or OPENAI_API_KEY<\/span> <span># Start coding<\/span> aider <\/code><\/pre>\n<div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3> <a name=\"my-test-result-partial\" href=\"#my-test-result-partial\"> <\/a> My Test Result: \u26a0\ufe0f Partial <\/h3>\n<div>\n<pre><code><span>$ <\/span>pip3 <span>install <\/span>aider-chat <span># WARNING: Package(s) not found: aider-chat<\/span> <\/code><\/pre>\n<div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The pip package failed due to PEP 668 environment restrictions in my WSL setup. Note: installing <code>aider<\/code> (without <code>-chat<\/code>) pulls an unrelated library \u2014 the correct package is <strong><code>aider-chat<\/code><\/strong>. Aider remains one of the most starred AI coding tools on GitHub (29k+ stars), and users consistently report it produces the highest-quality multi-file edits of any CLI tool.<\/p>\n<h3> <a name=\"pros\" href=\"#pros\"> <\/a> Pros <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li> <strong>Truly free<\/strong> \u2014 no subscription, just API costs<\/li>\n<li>Works with any LLM \u2014 plug in Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, or local models<\/li>\n<li>Open-source \u2014 you can read the code, audit it, fork it<\/li>\n<li>Git integration \u2014 every edit is a clean commit, easy to revert<\/li>\n<li>Best-in-class codebase awareness via repository map<\/li>\n<li> <code>\/voice<\/code> mode for hands-free coding<\/li>\n<li>Active community, fast iteration (architect\/editor mode in v0.82+)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3> <a name=\"cons\" href=\"#cons\"> <\/a> Cons <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>CLI-only \u2014 no mouse, no inline suggestions while you type<\/li>\n<li>Setup requires API keys and Python environment knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Not for non-technical users<\/li>\n<li>Repository map generation can be slow on large codebases<\/li>\n<li>No official IDE integration (community plugins exist but aren&#8217;t polished)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2> <a name=\"sidebyside-comparison\" href=\"#sidebyside-comparison\"> <\/a> Side-by-Side Comparison <\/h2>\n<div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Feature<\/th>\n<th>GitHub Copilot<\/th>\n<th>Claude Code<\/th>\n<th>Cursor<\/th>\n<th>Windsurf<\/th>\n<th>Aider<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>IDE Extension<\/td>\n<td>Terminal CLI<\/td>\n<td>GUI IDE<\/td>\n<td>GUI IDE<\/td>\n<td>Terminal CLI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Free tier<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2705 Yes<\/td>\n<td>\u274c No<\/td>\n<td>\u2705 Limited<\/td>\n<td>\u2705 Limited<\/td>\n<td>\u2705 (API only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Paid starts at<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$10\/mo<\/td>\n<td>Pay-per-use<\/td>\n<td>$20\/mo<\/td>\n<td>$15\/mo<\/td>\n<td>~$5\u201320\/mo API<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Inline completions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td>\u274c N\/A<\/td>\n<td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td>\u274c N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Multi-file agent<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>IDE integration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>VS Code, JB, NeoVim<\/td>\n<td>Terminal only<\/td>\n<td>VS Code fork<\/td>\n<td>Standalone<\/td>\n<td>Terminal only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Open-source<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u274c<\/td>\n<td>\u274c<\/td>\n<td>\u274c<\/td>\n<td>\u274c<\/td>\n<td>\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Local models<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u274c<\/td>\n<td>\u274c<\/td>\n<td>Limited<\/td>\n<td>\u274c<\/td>\n<td>\u2705 (Ollama)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Git integration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Basic<\/td>\n<td>\u2705<\/td>\n<td>\u2705<\/td>\n<td>\u2705<\/td>\n<td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Daily typing<\/td>\n<td>Complex tasks<\/td>\n<td>Full workflow<\/td>\n<td>Flow-based dev<\/td>\n<td>Budget + control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2> <a name=\"the-verdict-which-one-should-you-use\" href=\"#the-verdict-which-one-should-you-use\"> <\/a> The Verdict: Which One Should You Use? <\/h2>\n<h3> <a name=\"use-github-copilot-if\" href=\"#use-github-copilot-if\"> <\/a> Use GitHub Copilot if&#8230; <\/h3>\n<p>You want the best inline completions that just work. Copilot&#8217;s tab-complete is still the fastest way to write boilerplate, fill in patterns, and reduce keyboard mileage. The free tier is genuinely useful, and at $10\/month it&#8217;s the safest bet for most developers. Pair it with something else for complex agent tasks.<\/p>\n<h3> <a name=\"use-claude-code-if\" href=\"#use-claude-code-if\"> <\/a> Use Claude Code if&#8230; <\/h3>\n<p>You work in the terminal, need an autonomous agent that understands your entire codebase, and don&#8217;t mind pay-per-use pricing. It&#8217;s the most capable CLI agent available \u2014 especially for large refactors, debugging sessions, and complex feature builds. A budget cap ($200\/month Max plan) prevents surprises.<\/p>\n<h3> <a name=\"use-cursor-if\" href=\"#use-cursor-if\"> <\/a> Use Cursor if&#8230; <\/h3>\n<p>You want the best all-in-one AI coding experience. Cursor&#8217;s Composer + Agent mode is the closest thing to &#8220;describe a feature and watch it get built.&#8221; The Tab predictions are arguably better than Copilot&#8217;s. At $20\/month it&#8217;s the premium option, but it replaces both Copilot and Claude Code for most workflows.<\/p>\n<h3> <a name=\"use-windsurf-if\" href=\"#use-windsurf-if\"> <\/a> Use Windsurf if&#8230; <\/h3>\n<p>You like the idea of Cursor but want a more &#8220;flowy&#8221; experience and slightly lower price. Cascade&#8217;s continuous-awareness paradigm feels different \u2014 more proactive, less back-and-forth. The Memories feature genuinely improves over time. At $15\/month it undercuts Cursor.<\/p>\n<h3> <a name=\"use-aider-if\" href=\"#use-aider-if\"> <\/a> Use Aider if&#8230; <\/h3>\n<p>You want maximum control, zero subscriptions, and don&#8217;t mind the terminal. Aider with Claude 3.5 Sonnet produces some of the highest-quality code edits I&#8217;ve seen. It&#8217;s open-source, works with local models via Ollama (privacy bonus), and its git workflow is the cleanest of any tool here. If you&#8217;re comfortable in the terminal, this is the budget-power-user sweet spot.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2> <a name=\"my-personal-stack\" href=\"#my-personal-stack\"> <\/a> My Personal Stack <\/h2>\n<p>After 30 days, here&#8217;s what I landed on:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li> <strong>Cursor<\/strong> for daily coding \u2014 Composer handles complex tasks, Tab handles the mundane<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Claude Code<\/strong> via <code>npx<\/code> for one-off terminal tasks, large refactors, and when I&#8217;m working over SSH<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Aider + Ollama<\/strong> for privacy-sensitive projects where code must stay local<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Total monthly cost: <strong>$20 (Cursor Pro) + ~$10 (Anthropic API) = ~$30\/month.<\/strong> Your mileage will vary.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2> <a name=\"honest-reality-check\" href=\"#honest-reality-check\"> <\/a> Honest Reality Check <\/h2>\n<p>None of these tools are magic. They all:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Produce bugs with confidence<\/li>\n<li>Hallucinate APIs that don&#8217;t exist<\/li>\n<li>Need human review for every non-trivial change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But when used correctly \u2014 as accelerators, not replacements \u2014 they genuinely 2\u20133x coding speed on many tasks. The real skill is learning <em>when<\/em> to trust the AI and <em>when<\/em> to take over yourself. That&#8217;s the part no tool can do for you.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em>Last updated: May 2026. Pricing current as of publication date. Tested on WSL\/Linux with Node.js v24.16.0 and Python 3.14.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Fuente: <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.to\/fengloulai\/i-tested-5-ai-coding-tools-for-30-days-heres-what-actually-works-2gja\">Art\u00edculo original<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How I Tested For each tool where testing was possible, I ran real commands on a Linux (WSL) environment with Node.js v24 and Python 3 available. 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