Setup Guides
From zero to shipping in under 30 minutes. Pick your tool.
Updated November 2026.
| Tool | What it is | Time | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cursor | AI code editor built on VS Code. Autocomplete, multi-file agent, and custom rules. | 15 min | Beginner |
 Claude Code | Terminal-based AI coding agent from Anthropic. Git-native, multi-file edits, zero GUI. | 10 min | Intermediate |
 Windsurf | AI code editor with Cascade — deep context agentic coding that flows with you. | 15 min | Beginner |
 Bolt.new | Browser-based AI app builder. Describe what you want, watch it build, deploy instantly. | 10 min | Beginner |
 Lovable | Full-stack AI app builder with Supabase, auth, and one-click deployment baked in. | 15 min | Beginner |
 Replit | Cloud IDE with AI Agent. Code, collaborate, and deploy from your browser. | 10 min | Beginner |
 v0 | Vercel's AI UI generator. Describe a component, get production-ready React code. | 10 min | Beginner |
 GitHub Copilot | The original AI pair programmer. Inline completions and chat inside VS Code. | 10 min | Beginner |
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