Free Lesson
AI prototyping tools explained: what to use, when
45 min
Mar 18, 2026 12:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
In this video
What you'll learn
A simple map of the AI coding landscape
Clear categories that explain AI coding tools: models, agents, AI-first IDEs, and all-in-one builders.
Which tool fits which job
Fast prototypes, production-ready components, working in real codebase, data-backed demos and designing AI functionality
How to pick your primary tool
Speed vs. flexibility, simplicity vs. control, tech stack constraints, out-of-box functionality, collaboration options
How to combine tools and not get locked-in
When to start in an all-in-one builder, when to graduate to IDE or a coding agent
Why this topic matters
Feeling overwhelmed by the AI tooling zoo? One minute the say “you don’t need to code”, the next minute they explain how to install a coding agent inside your terminal. There are more than one path to start vibe-coding, the question is how to pick the tool that fits your needs, skills and use cases?
I’ll give you a practical overview of the AI coding tools, agents, and AI-first IDEs, and platforms
You'll learn from
Anna Arteeva
Former Head of Product Design at Payoneer, AI educator