I tried a Claude Code rival that's local, open source, and completely free - how it went

I tried a Claude Code rival that's local, open source, and completely free - how it went ...

I tried vibe coding for free to save $1,200 a year - and it was a total disaster

I really wanted to believe in this free AI coding tool could replace Claude Code. But it isn't ready for prime time unless you're willing to babysit.

I see how important AI is at Google, so I taught my kids about it. Now, they're vibe coding.

A Google executive explains why he taught his kids to understand AI — and how they ended up vibe coding and participating in ...