AI developer tools become junior

Short summary

In Q1 2026, AI developer tools shifted from simple assistants to capable junior teammates—but still require human judgment. ChatGPT excels at thinking and planning; Copilot speeds repetitive implementation; Claude Code handles complex reasoning; Cursor offers rapid prototyping; Cody analyzes existing codebases. Success depends on matching tools to task boundaries.

• •ChatGPT is strongest for thinking, planning, and breaking down unclear requirements—not code generation
• •Copilot became useful by being invisible—accelerating boring implementation and reducing context-switching
• •Claude Code and Cursor represent workflow-aware AI; agents require clear task boundaries and human oversight

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