AI Tool Picks

AI Tool Picks

Practical notes on Cursor AI, SaaS building, and the AI coding tools I would actually use.

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Best AI Coding Tools in 2026 (Honest Ranking from Daily Use)

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A solo developer's honest ranking of the best AI coding tools available in 2026. No sponsored picks, just real usage.

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10 Cursor AI Tips I Wish I Knew as a Beginner

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Practical Cursor AI tips that actually save time. These are the things I learned after months of daily use that nobody tells you upfront.

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Cursor AI vs GitHub Copilot: Which is Better for Solo Developers?

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A honest comparison of Cursor AI and GitHub Copilot from someone who has used both daily. Which one actually helps you ship faster?

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Cursor AI Keyboard Shortcuts: The Ones I Actually Use Daily (2026)

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A Cursor Pro+ user's honest guide to the keyboard shortcuts that matter — including the 5 modes most articles miss.

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How to Write Cursor Rules That Actually Work (.cursor/rules/ MDC Format, 2026)

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Most .cursorrules files are copy-pasted garbage — and the format is now deprecated. Here's how to write .cursor/rules/ MDC files that actually guide Cursor in Agent mode.

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Is Cursor AI Worth $20/month? (My Honest Review After Months of Daily Use)

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I've been paying for Cursor Pro+ out of my own pocket for months. Here's my honest take on whether the $20/month Pro tier is worth it, when to upgrade to Pro+, and who should skip Cursor entirely.

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How to Build a SaaS with Cursor AI (2026 Complete Guide)

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A step-by-step guide to planning, building, and shipping a SaaS product using Cursor AI — from first prompt to first paying customer.

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