An unpopular opinion about AI code editors
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Summary of Video: Best AI Code Editors
- Common Question: “What is the best AI code editor?”
- Editors Discussed: Windsurf, Cursor, Pair AI.
- Main Opinion: Little performance difference between AI code editors.
- Differences mainly in UI and marketing.
- Switching editors often yields minimal benefits.
- Most improvements come from LLM capabilities, not the editors themselves.
- Personal Usage:
- Currently using Cursor (first AI editor on the market).
- Tried Windsurf but found no compelling reason to switch.
- Preference for Cursor based on initial usage.
- Recommendation: Choose one editor, stick with it, and don’t stress too much about switching, as they are all effective for coding.
- Final Note: Users can achieve significant improvements with any editor, as they are generally good enough for productivity.