Best AI Tools for Solo Developers in 2026
The practical AI stack for solo devs: Cursor, Claude Code, Aider for coding; Recraft, Midjourney for design; Mintlify for docs; Intercom Fin for support.
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TypeScript Best Practices for Building AI Agents in 2026
TypeScript patterns for production AI agents in 2026. Vercel AI SDK, OpenAI SDK, type-safe tool definitions, runtime validation with Zod and Pydantic-style.
AI and Software Engineering Careers in 2026: What's Actually Changing
How AI is reshaping software engineering careers in 2026: junior dev market contraction, productivity multipliers, skill shifts, and what to focus on now.
Real-World MCP Server Workflows for Claude Code and Cursor in 2026
Real MCP server workflows for Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf. Filesystem, GitHub, browser automation MCP setups with specific configurations and examples.
Claude Code vs Cursor: One Week Using Both in a Real Workflow
Claude Code vs Cursor compared across real tasks: bug fix, feature build, refactor, test writing. A one-week experiment with honest impressions and specific.
Claude Code Power-User Tips and Tricks 2026
Power-user patterns for Claude Code CLI in 2026. Sub-agents, MCP servers, custom slash commands, hooks, plan mode. Specific examples from real workflows.
Context Window Tricks for AI Coding Agents: What Actually Works
Practical tricks devs use to manage context in Claude Code and Cursor. File pruning, .clodeignore, conversation compaction, /clear patterns. Real examples.
AI Coding Agent Cost Comparison 2026: What You Actually Pay
Real monthly costs for Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Devin, Augment, and Windsurf across solo dev, 5-person, and 50-person team scenarios.
AI Coding Tools Cost Per Line of Code in 2026: A Real Analysis
Per-line cost analysis of Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Aider on real tasks. Token usage, subscription value math, and when each tool actually.
How to Debug AI Agents When They Go Wrong
Debugging AI agents: logging, prompt tracing, observability with Langfuse, LangSmith, Helicone. Real failure patterns and how to diagnose them systematically.
How to Choose an AI Coding Agent: A Practical Decision Guide
A no-nonsense decision framework for picking the right AI coding agent based on your actual situation: solo dev, team, enterprise, or hobbyist.
AI Code Review Best Practices in 2026
Effective AI code review in 2026. Tools like CodeRabbit, Greptile, and Diamond, human review workflow, what AI catches vs misses, and team integration tips.
AI Coding Agents Comparison 2026: The Full Landscape
Terminal CLIs, IDE tools, autocomplete, and autonomous agents compared. Who each one is for, what they cost, and where the market is heading in 2026.