Hello Reader,

Ten months ago, I started coding again.

It felt overwhelming.

Too many frameworks, too many errors, too much setup.

So I did what I always do.

I experimented.

I tried every AI coding tool I could get my hands on.

And here’s what I learned: every tool fits a stage.

The Roadmap I Followed

Here’s the exact progression that took me from beginner stage → building my startup in under a year:

1. ChatGPT & Claude → for ideas, brainstoming, research, debugging help and quick scripts
2. Figma Make → design-first coding for UI prototypes
3. Canva Code → quick landing pages and marketing sites
4. Bolt.new → browser-based MVPs and hackathon builds
5. V0.dev → fast, React & Nextjs prototypes and MVPs
6. Lovable → production-ready apps with security scans
7. Cursor → Desktop-based AI-powered IDE similar to VS Code
8. VS Code + GitHub Copilot → supercharge your daily programming workflow
9. Claude Code CLI → my current powerhouse

Why This Matters

AI isn’t replacing developers.

It’s changing the tools we use and raising the bar.

Mediocre developers will struggle.

But programmers who understand fundamentals and can harness AI will be in higher demand than ever.

My Advice if You’re Starting Out

• Start with the simplest tool (ChatGPT, V0, or Bolt)
• Learn by building small projects
• Move your projects into tools like Cursor or VS Code as you grow
• Focus on understanding and improving AI-generated code that’s where your value is

This is how you build momentum.

📺 Watch the Full Episode

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I went through each tool, their pricing, strengths, and when to use them.

I also share my 10-month journey and how I’m now using AI to build my startup.

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Let’s build something real.

– Vinod