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What is the best AI tool for writing Python code efficiently?

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honestly so sick of chatgpt giving me deprecated pandas code for this automation script i need to finish by friday. my logic was that it would save time but i spend more time fixing the errors than just typing it myself lol. i was thinking about trying cursor or maybe just sticking with copilot but honestly the $20 a month is pushing my budget for a side project. is there anything better for python specifically that actually understands context? like i need it to know my whole project structure not just one file at a time... what are you guys using lately that doesnt hallucinate every five seconds?


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In my experience, if you're trying to stay under budget, you should really look at Codeium Individual Plan Free AI Extension. I've tried many tools over the years and this one is solid for context.

  • It indexes your local project files for free
  • Way less prone to those annoying deprecated pandas hallucinations
  • The autocomplete is super snappy It basically solved my context issues without costing a dime. Lmk if you need help setting up the indexing part!


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Regarding what #1 said about "I have been using Cursor IDE Pro Plan...", indexing is the absolute game changer! If that $20 is a stretch, I honestly love Continue Open Source VS Code Extension.

  • Its open-source and handles full codebase indexing
  • Pair it with Anthropic Claude 3.5 Sonnet API for cheap pay-as-you-go
  • No more deprecated code since it reads your environment Its seriously incredible for getting those pandas scripts perfect!


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I have been using Cursor IDE Pro Plan for a few months now and its absolutely amazing for python automation! To solve the context issue, you really need a tool that indexes your entire codebase. Cursor does this by default so it understands your project structure instead of just looking at one file at a time. Its a fantastic solution for those annoying pandas errors because you can use Claude 3.5 Sonnet as the backend.

  • Context: It indexes all your files so it knows your local functions.
  • Performance: Claude 3.5 is much more reliable for modern pandas syntax.
  • Cost: There is a free version if the subscription is too steep. The methodical way it handles file references is incredible. I rarely have to fix deprecated code now because the model actually sees my environment... definitely worth checking out before your friday deadline!


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Building on the earlier suggestion, try Tabnine Pro AI Code Assistant for reliability.

  • Secure local context indexing
  • High privacy standards It handles python context well so you dont leak code.


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