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Comparisons include what each tool does badly, not just marketing points.

Regular Updates

Guides are reviewed quarterly and updated when tools, APIs, or pricing change.

Tutorials

Tutorial

How to Build a REST API with FastAPI

Build your first REST API in 30 minutes — from setup to deployment with real code examples.

June 26, 2026 · 12 min
Tutorial

Getting Started with LangChain

Build a working AI app with LLMs, chains, and prompts — complete Python code included.

June 26, 2026 · 14 min
Tutorial

Run Local LLMs with Ollama

Install Ollama, pull Llama and Mistral, run AI locally. Full setup + Python integration.

June 29, 2026 · 12 min
Tutorial

Docker for Absolute Beginners

Containerize your first app in 15 minutes. Build, run, and manage containers with simple examples.

June 29, 2026 · 10 min
Tutorial

Git & GitHub for Beginners

From zero to your first pull request. The 8 commands you will use every day.

June 29, 2026 · 11 min
Tutorial

How to Use GitHub Copilot Effectively

Tips, tricks, agent mode, chat commands — the daily workflow that saves hours.

June 29, 2026 · 13 min
Tutorial

Python Type Hints Guide

Basic types, Optional, TypedDict, and static checking with mypy — all with real examples.

June 29, 2026 · 11 min
Tutorial

Python List Comprehension

Master list, dict, and set comprehensions. Common mistakes and when not to use them.

June 29, 2026 · 9 min
Tutorial

Deploy Python App Free in 2026

5 free hosting platforms compared: Railway, Render, Fly.io, Vercel, PythonAnywhere.

June 29, 2026 · 11 min
Tutorial

Python async/await Guide

Write concurrent code for API calls, file I/O, and AI workflows — real examples you can run today.

July 6, 2026 · 12 min
Tutorial

Build an MCP Server in Python

Connect your tools and APIs to Claude, GPT, and any MCP-compatible AI client with one standard protocol.

July 13, 2026 · 14 min
Tutorial

Set Up VS Code for Python in 2026

The exact extensions, interpreter, and debugger config I use — with real screenshots of every step.

July 16, 2026 · 11 min
Tutorial

Debug Python Like a Pro with pdb

Stop print()-debugging. Breakpoints, stepping, and post-mortem debugging — hands-on with real sessions.

July 16, 2026 · 10 min
Tutorial

Dockerize Your Python App

Take a real FastAPI service from code to running container, with screenshots of every step.

July 16, 2026 · 12 min
Tutorial

Run a Private AI Chatbot Locally

Ollama + Open WebUI: a ChatGPT-like assistant that never leaves your machine. With setup screenshots.

July 16, 2026 · 11 min

Comparisons & Resource Lists

Comparison

Cursor vs GitHub Copilot 2026

In-depth comparison of the two leading AI coding tools. Features, pricing, performance.

June 26, 2026 · 10 min
Comparison

Python Virtual Environments 2026

venv vs uv vs Poetry vs conda. Speed benchmarks and clear decision guide.

June 29, 2026 · 9 min
Comparison

Vim vs VS Code vs JetBrains 2026

Honest comparison. Speed, features, learning curve. No fanboy wars.

June 29, 2026 · 10 min
Comparison

Postman vs Insomnia vs Bruno 2026

API testing tools compared: SaaS, open-source, Git-native. Which fits your workflow?

June 29, 2026 · 9 min
List

15 Best VS Code Extensions 2026

Extensions that actually boost productivity. AI, formatting, Git, Docker, remote dev.

June 29, 2026 · 10 min
List

12 Best AI Tools for Developers 2026

Code generation, debugging, testing, docs — tools every developer should know.

June 29, 2026 · 12 min
Resource

10 Free Python Practice Exercises

Hand-picked exercises for beginners. Each with detailed solution and explanation.

June 26, 2026 · 8 min
Resource

Linux Commands Cheat Sheet 2026

50 essential commands every developer needs. File ops, networking, processes, text.

June 29, 2026 · 10 min

Fix & Troubleshooting Guides

Fix Guide

Fix Python ModuleNotFoundError

Solutions for the most common Python import error. Virtual env, pip, PATH — covered.

June 26, 2026 · 7 min
Fix Guide

pip install Not Working? 8 Fixes

SSL errors, permission denied, pip not found, dependency conflicts — all solved.

June 29, 2026 · 8 min
Fix Guide

Fix Git Merge Conflicts

Identify, understand, and resolve merge conflicts. VS Code + CLI + prevention.

June 29, 2026 · 8 min

About the Editor

AI Dev Toolkit is edited by Alex Chen, a software engineer with 8 years of experience building Python backends and AI developer tools. Every guide is written for developers who want practical, tested advice — not marketing fluff.

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