An opinionated guide to which AI to use to do stuff

· · July 27, 2026, 10:05 p.m.
Summary
The blog post offers a personal and detailed exploration of the evolving landscape of AI tools for development, notably contrasting traditional chat AI like ChatGPT and Claude with emerging agentic systems that can perform tasks akin to human work. It provides insights into using these technologies effectively and highlights specific modes and features, though it notes the confusion stemming from varied naming conventions across platforms.
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