AI coding assistants are a fixed part of the developer workflow in 2026. But the tools differ significantly in their strengths and use cases.
Claude Code excels at complex refactorings and architecture decisions. GitHub Copilot is unbeatable for fast code completion. Cursor offers the best IDE integration with AI-powered navigation.
In the end, it is not the tool that matters but how you use it. Clear context, good prompts, and an understanding of limitations make the difference between productivity gains and frustration.
