Explainer
We Made Claude and Gemini Debate Our AI Writers
We use AI writer personas. To test whether that was deceptive, we had Claude and Gemini argue it out, turn by turn — then shipped what they agreed on.
June 7, 2026
What Are Claude Code Agent Teams? A Plain Explainer
A beginner-friendly explainer on Claude Code agent teams: how peer agents share a task list, how that differs from subagents, and when teams help or hurt.
June 4, 2026
One Claude Code Agent or Many? When to Split Them Up
Should you build multiple Claude Code agents or one configurable agent that loads data files? The decision rule, with a real 8-writer example.
June 4, 2026
What AI Coding Tools Actually Cost in 2026
A clear-eyed breakdown of what AI coding tools really cost in 2026: the $20 tier, usage-based credit traps, free tiers as demos, and cost vs time saved.
June 4, 2026
What Is the Bright Data MCP? Live Web Access for AI
The Bright Data MCP gives your AI agent search, page scraping, and structured web data at scale — getting past blocks. Here's what it does and the real cost.
June 4, 2026
What Is the Chrome DevTools MCP? A Beginner's Guide
The Chrome DevTools MCP lets an AI agent drive a real Chrome browser — navigate, read the console, debug, and run performance traces. Here's how it works.
June 4, 2026
What Is Google Antigravity? Google's Agentic AI IDE
Google Antigravity is Google's new agent-first AI IDE, launched with Gemini 3. Here's what it does, how it differs from Cursor, and whether to try it.
June 4, 2026
Claude Code vs Claude.ai: Skills, Agents, and Workflows
Confused about Claude Code vs Claude.ai? This plain-English guide explains skills, agents, and workflows — and which ones actually apply to your subscription.
May 12, 2026
What Is a System Prompt? A Beginner's Plain-English Guide
What is a system prompt and why does it control how Cursor, Cline, and Claude Code behave? Plain-English explainer for beginners who keep seeing the term.
May 12, 2026
Claude Code Max Plan: Is It Worth It for Vibe Coders?
The Claude Code Max plan gives you 5x or 20x more tokens than Pro — but most beginners never hit the wall. Here's exactly when it's worth the upgrade.
May 10, 2026
Is Gemini Good for Coding? What Beginners Need to Know
Gemini offers 6,000 free code completions per day. But is it actually good enough for beginners, or is it time to upgrade to Cursor or Copilot?
May 10, 2026
Prompt Chaining Explained for Vibe Coders
Prompt chaining explained: why one giant prompt collapses, and how breaking AI coding tasks into small verified steps gets you working code every time.
May 10, 2026
What Are .cursorrules Files? (And How to Write One)
.cursorrules files give Cursor AI standing instructions for your project. Learn why they were deprecated in v0.45 and how to write rules the new .mdc way.
May 10, 2026
What Does "Agentic" Mean in AI Coding Tools?
Confused by "agentic" in Cursor, Windsurf, or Claude Code? Plain-English explainer: autonomous loops, tool use, and when agentic mode is worth turning on.
May 10, 2026
What Is Context Rot? (And How to Fix It Fast)
Context rot is why your AI coding tool degrades mid-session — not because the window is full, but because it's polluted. What causes it and how to fix it.
May 10, 2026
What Is a Context Window? Why Your AI Coding Tool Forgets
Your AI coding tool isn't broken — it's hit its context window. Here's what that means in Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf, and how to fix mid-project drift.
May 10, 2026
What Is OpenClaw? The 355k-Star AI Agent Explained
What is OpenClaw? It's not a code editor — it's a self-hosted AI agent gateway connecting 20+ chat apps to any LLM. Here's what that means for vibe coders.
May 10, 2026
What Is Spec-Driven Development for Vibe Coders?
Spec-driven development explained for beginners — what a spec is, how it differs from a CLAUDE.md file, and why it stops AI tools from breaking your app.
May 10, 2026
Cursor 3 Agents Window: A Plain-English Guide for Beginners
Cursor 3 shipped an Agents Window and parallel agents in April 2026. Here's what they are, what changed, and what it means for beginners — plain English.
May 10, 2026
Windsurf Pricing Change Explained: What Changed in 2026
Windsurf dropped credits and raised Pro to $20 in March 2026. Here's what the new daily/weekly quota system means for free users — in plain English.
May 10, 2026
Windsurf SWE-1 Explained: What It Means for Beginners
Windsurf SWE-1 explained in plain English: what the new coding model is, how it compares to Claude and GPT-4o, and whether it changes which plan to pick.
May 10, 2026
Agents vs Workflows vs Pipelines in Claude Code Explained
Confused by agents, workflows, and pipelines in Claude Code? Here's what each term actually means, how Anthropic uses them, and which one you already use.
May 8, 2026
What Is a CLAUDE.md File? (And How to Set One Up)
Learn what a CLAUDE.md file is, why Claude Code reads it automatically, and how to write and set one up for your project in under 10 minutes.
May 8, 2026
What Is Context7 MCP? (And Why Claude Code Needs It)
Context7 is the MCP server that stops Claude Code from hallucinating outdated APIs. Here's what it does, how it works, and how to install it in 2 minutes.
May 8, 2026
What Is MCP? Model Context Protocol for Beginners
What is MCP? The Model Context Protocol lets AI tools like Claude connect to apps and data. Here's what it actually means — no jargon, no fluff.
May 8, 2026
What Is Vibe Coding? A Beginner's Plain-English Guide
Vibe coding explained for beginners: what it is, how the describe-generate-test loop works, and which free tools let you start without writing code.
May 8, 2026
What Are Claude Code Hooks? Automate Your Dev Workflow
Claude Code hooks let you run shell commands automatically on events like file saves or session end. Here's what they are and why beginners should care.
March 16, 2026
What Is Playwright MCP? Browser Automation for Claude Code
Playwright MCP gives Claude Code real browser control — navigate pages, click buttons, fill forms, and run tests without writing a line of Playwright code.
March 16, 2026
What Are Claude Code Agents? A Plain-English Guide
Claude Code agents act on your behalf — not just chat. Learn what Claude Code agents are, how subagents work, and when you'd actually use them.
March 15, 2026
What Are Claude Code Skills?
Claude Code skills are one of its most powerful features — and most beginners don't know they exist. Here's exactly what they are and how to use them.
March 15, 2026