
AI Coding Tools in 2026: What We Actually Use Across 20+ Client Projects (And What We Don’t)
Real-world review of AI coding tools across 20+ projects: which tools work in production, risks, token costs, and governance practices.
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Field notes on shipping AI-native systems with human engineering judgement: architecture, modernisation, automation, and the tradeoffs in between.

Real-world review of AI coding tools across 20+ projects: which tools work in production, risks, token costs, and governance practices.

AI-generated code accumulates invisible technical and comprehension debt, causing apps to become fragile around 10,000 users - symptoms, timeline, and fixes.

We tested two AI coding assistants on a production codebase: one was faster but introduced hidden tech debt; the other ran full tests and reduced regressions.

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