As a developer who's used Chatgpt, claude, gemini, versal and cursor I've seen firsthand how AI is reshaping how we build software. I wanted to share my point of view on where this is all headed not from a theoretical standpoint, but based on actual hands-on experience with these tools.
What I Noticed with Each Tool
- *ChatGPT * ChatGPT is my go-to for brainstorming ideas, debugging, and getting explanations. It's like having a 24/7 assistant who can break things down or generate alternatives when I'm stuck.
- Claude When it comes to code, Claude really stands out. The way it generates clean, readable, and logically sound code is better than most tools I’ve used. I find myself using it when I need reliable and thoughtful solutions.
- Gemini Gemini integrates well with Google’s ecosystem. I didn’t use it as much as others, but for Android development and anything Google-related, it’s a solid choice.
- Versal Versal blew me away with its UI-building capability. It’s the best tool I’ve come across for visually designing interfaces. It feels like Figma but with AI working behind the scenes.
- Cursor Cursor is amazing for code. It’s like a coding partner inside the IDE. You get suggestions, refactoring help, and contextual responses without leaving your environment.
What This Means for the Future of Software Engineering
- From developer to designer : With tools like Versal, I don’t have to manually code every layout. I focus more on the structure, flow, and usability. The AI takes care of the repetitive stuff.
- From writing code to building systems : ai handles most of the boilerplate and even logic-heavy parts. I’ve started spending more time designing system behavior, not just writing lines of code.
- QA and debugging are changing : claude and Cursor are so good at catching bugs or writing test cases that I’m relying on them for quality checks. It saves a lot of time.
- Prompting is the new skill :being able to give the right prompt is now more important than memorizing syntax. I’ve realized that a good prompt leads to great results.
*Where i think this is going *
AI-native stacks: We’ll see frameworks and tools built to work hand-in-hand with AI.
More non-coders building apps: Tools like Versal + AI let anyone design interfaces devs will be the ones building smart components behind them.
Multimodal input: In the future, I think we’ll build apps using sketches, voice, or even images. Text won’t be the only way.
Will AI Replace Developers Like Me?
Not really. But it’s clear to me that:
Developers who don’t use AI will fall behind.
I now see my role evolving less coding from scratch, more system thinking and smart prompting. The people who grow with AI will always stay relevant.
Final Words
If you are a developer, start using these tools claude for coding, versal for UI, chatgpt for planning, Cursor for in-editor help. Learn how to guide AI, not just compete with it.
That’s how I see the future, a developer who can work with AI is not just more efficient they’re unstoppable.
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