How Can I Get Started with AI Tools for Programming?

You might want to check out some resources like Claude Code, OpenAI's Codex, and Google’s Code Assistant. Claude Code is particularly popular due to its mature tooling, but other options are also getting better as more user-friendly features are developed.

I tried using Claude AI for a project, but had mixed results. It can be pretty slow—my requests often got blocked and would take hours or even days to process. I think it might not be suited for larger projects since it struggled with complex tasks like encryption. Just a heads up if you're considering it for anything big!

For a basic start, use a free chat service to interact with AI, like ChatGPT or Gemini, to see how they work. If you're looking into more advanced features, you’ll likely need to integrate them into your IDE, which could come with a cost. Definitely explore various options and check for free trials to find what fits your needs. Just remember, there's a lot of debate on the pros and cons of AI use, so gather insights from multiple sources.