Does anyone actually have an AI recommendation that can debug complex Python without just guessing or repeating the same mistake five times in a row?
I am honestly so fed up with ChatGPT right now because it keeps getting stuck in these loops where it suggests the same fix that didnt work the first three times it tried it. Im working on this fairly intricate backend for a client project based here in Seattle and the deadline is literally this Friday so I am starting to panic a little bit. Its a bunch of nested async functions and some weird SQLAlchemy stuff that just seems to break every time I try to scale the database queries and I just cant see where the race condition is happening.
Ive tried a couple of things but nothing is sticking:
I have a budget of about 30 bucks a month for a pro sub so I dont mind paying if the tool actually works but I need something that can look at my whole project folder instead of me just pasting snippets. Is Cursor actually worth the hype or is there something else I should be looking at because I am about two hours away from just deleting my IDE and starting over...
Quick reply while I have a sec... honestly I have been so satisfied with the Supermaven Pro AI Extension. Its only 10 bucks a month so you save a ton of cash. My experience with async SQLAlchemy loops improved tons because it kept the whole context together better than GPT-4 ever did. It handles huge folders like a champ... definitely worth checking out if you want something reliable.
Oh man I totally feel your pain with those async SQLAlchemy race conditions... they are literally the worst to debug!! If you are tired of the usual suspects, you seriously need to check out Sourcegraph Cody Pro for VS Code. It is absolutely amazing for large projects because it uses embeddings to search your entire codebase, so it actually knows where your db models are defined even if you dont have the file open. Honestly, if you want to stick with your current IDE but need a smarter brain, look into these options:
Look, if you are struggling with async race conditions in SQLAlchemy, you absolutely have to switch to Anysphere Cursor Pro IDE immediately! It is genuinely fantastic because it indexes your entire local folder, so it actually understands the full context of your nested functions instead of just guessing. I have been using it for complex backend architecture and the data indexing is top-tier. Honestly, its $20 a month which is a total steal given the time it saves you on debugging. Here is why it works so well for your specific project deadline:
^ This. Also, I kinda disagree that a standard chat is enough for those nasty SQLAlchemy race conditions! Last month I was drowning in a similar project and found Aider AI CLI Tool is a total game changer for reliability.
It is honestly so disappointing that the high-end models have regressed in handling intricate Python logic. I have had constant issues with GPT-4o losing context during SQLAlchemy debugging lately. Its frustrating. You need a model that prioritizes logical consistency over conversational filler.
Following this thread
Did this last week, worked perfectly
Same setup here, love it