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July 7, 2025

Pros and Cons of the Top AI Code Assistants: Continue.dev, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor (With a Hero’s Twist)

Compare the pros and cons of top AI coding assistants—Continue.dev, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor—through a developer’s hero’s journey. Find the legendary tool that fits your workflow, from debugging to building new features.

June 30, 2025

Debugging Mobile Navigation Bugs with AI Code Assistants: Continue vs Copilot vs Cursor

I tested three AI coding assistants on debugging a mobile navigation issue in an Astro + Tailwind site. Continue provided the best explanations, Cursor was fast but made assumptions, and Copilot was quick but error-prone.

June 27, 2025

Which Code Assistant Actually Helps Developers Grow?

I tested three AI coding assistants on building a new feature in an Astro + Tailwind site. Continue provided the best explanations, Copilot was fast but passive, and Cursor was interactive but made assumptions.

June 24, 2025

Comparing 5 AI Coding Assistants: Which One's Right for You?

I'm testing five AI coding assistants this summer to find the best fit for my development workflow. Here's my initial take on Continue.dev, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Tabnine, and Windsurf.

June 23, 2025

Test Drive Before You Buy: Your Guide to AI Code Assistant Trials in 2025

I'm exploring the trial options for five AI coding assistants to find the best fit for my development workflow.

June 10, 2025

Taking Time to Breathe: A New Chapter Begins

As of June 1st, I’m no longer with the Linux Foundation. While I’ll share more details about this transition in a future post, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what comes next.

May 29, 2025

Beyond Stars and Forks: Why Open Source Needs Better Collaboration Metrics

When we were working on the Intro to Open Source course, one of the biggest painpoints we noted with new contributors was the frustration they felt when their PRs weren’t merged in in what they felt was a reasonable amount...