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Which IDEs do software engineers love, and why?

TLDR This post examines the current landscape of AI-powered IDEs popular among software engineers. It highlights favorites like Cursor, Visual Studio Code with GitHub Copilot, and new entrants like Windsurf and Zed, detailing their standout features and pricing. Insights include why developers prefer these tools over established options, and how startups are out-innovating giants like Microsoft and JetBrains in this space.


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