Decision wizard / quick

Not sure which tool to use?

Three questions, then I’ll tell you what I’d reach for. The right answer depends on your situation — that’s the whole point.

My recommendation

For your situation, I’d reach for Cursor.

For a real web app with a real future, Cursor is the move. You'll be in your code daily — you want an editor that feels like home with AI superpowers, not a CLI you have to learn first. Once you're a few months in and want more depth, Claude Code is your upgrade path.

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Honorable mentions
Bolt

Pick Bolt if you want to see the code being written and learn while shipping.

Claude Code

Pick Claude Code if you want the trusted depth — CLAUDE.md persistence and reliable multi-file edits.

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