I struggled starting out too. These work well enough:

• Cursor AI Code Editor Free for the built-in interface
• Codeium Free Extension for basic logic help Both are solid free options.

Honestly, if youre looking for a magic button, youll probably be disappointed because these tools are far from perfect. I've spent a lot of time testing them and unfortunately, they often produce code that looks right but fails when you actually run it. For a student on a budget, you might look at the OpenAI ChatGPT Free Version. It is easy to use, but keep in mind that the free model lacks the deep reasoning needed for complex game logic. I frequently had issues with it giving me code that just doesnt work, which is frustrating when you are trying to learn. Another option is the Anthropic Claude 3.5 Sonnet Free Tier. In my experience, its logic is slightly more reliable than the free version of GPT, though the message limits are quite restrictive for a long coding session. People always suggest Microsoft GitHub Copilot Individual too, but since you dont have a budget, that isnt an option. Even if it were, I found it not as good as expected for teaching beginners because it just autocompletes stuff without explaining why. If you are really lost on where to put the code, you should probably download Microsoft VS Code Desktop and install the Python extension. Just be careful relying solely on AI. It will likely give you errors that you wont be able to debug without at least knowing the basics of how variables and loops work. Its methodical but risky if you dont check the output...

Facts.

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• Totally agree about the bugs, stay careful tho!
• Use any Google Gemini tool, theyre amazing!
• Love how they explain tricky syntax logic clearly...

• Just caught up... i once let an AI script my logic and it crashed my pc.
• Be cautious with Tabnine Basic Free Tier and always verify logic so you dont break things.

Regarding what #5 said about "Facts."

• I am in the exact same boat and honestly its ridiculous. I've been trying to script some custom data processing stuff lately and the frustration is real. It drives me crazy how these big tech companies keep promising the world but then lock every semi-useful feature behind a massive monthly sub that students or hobbyists just cant justify. Its such a scam when the model quality seems to drop the moment you actually start relying on it for something logic-heavy... I'm usually pretty satisfied with my own DIY setup but even I'm hitting a wall with how downhill everything is going. The companies really dont care about the actual output quality as long as they keep the hype cycle moving. It is just constant bloat and marketing. Its honestly exhausting trying to find a middle ground where you arent being bled dry for tools that half-work.