How I Built 4 AI-Assisted Projects Using Multiple AI Coding Tools

Most people ask:

“What’s the best AI coding tool?”

After building 4 AI-assisted projects, I realized the better question is:

“Which tool fits each stage of the workflow?”

My current workflow:

• ChatGPT → ideas and prompts
• Windsurf → rough project structure
• Codex → fix and refactor logic
• Cursor → production polish

Using this workflow, I built:

1. Parent-child emotional connection app
2. English learning platform
3. AI video project
4. Affiliate marketing system

Biggest lesson:

AI doesn’t magically replace developers.

It reduces friction between:
idea → prototype → working product.

That’s where the real leverage is.