Other Tools Worth Knowing About
| Tool | What It Is | When to Consider |
|---|---|---|
| VS Code + GitHub Copilot | Code editor with AI autocomplete | You want traditional dev experience |
| Cursor | VS Code fork with deeper AI integration | Privacy-focused, or power users |
| Lovable/Bolt/Replit | Browser-based AI coding | Zero setup, works on any device |
| claude.ai Artifacts | Quick prototypes in browser | Fast experiments before going local |
Bottom line: Start with Claude Code. Explore others later if you hit specific needs.