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Learn about AI coding agents โ fundamentals, agent deep-dives, comparisons, and buying advice.
๐ Fundamentals
What Is an AI Coding Agent?
How agents differ from LLMs, architecture matters more than the model
AI Agent vs LLM โ What's the Difference?
LLMs generate text. Agents plan, use tools, execute, and fix errors
How AgentRanks Scores Work
SWE-bench + 7-dimension architecture rubric + combined formula
What Is SWE-Bench?
The AI coding benchmark explained โ Verified vs Pro, top scores
AI Agent Architecture Explained
7 key dimensions: orchestration, memory, tools, safety, and more
๐ค Agent Guides
Claude Code Guide 2026
Architecture 94/100, Coordinator mode, desktop app, pricing tiers
OpenAI Codex Guide 2026
Architecture 69/100, 8 sub-agents, Terminal-Bench leader
Cursor Guide 2026
IDE-native agent, Tab completions, Composer, multi-model
Aider Guide 2026
Git-native open-source agent, architect mode, 42K stars
Cline Guide 2026
MCP-native SDK, 500+ models, open source, extensible
โ๏ธ Comparisons
Claude Code vs Cursor 2026
Full comparison with radar chart, benchmarks, and verdict
Claude Code vs Codex
Anthropic's agent vs OpenAI โ architecture and pricing compared
Aider vs Cline
Two leading open-source agents compared side by side
Architecture Radar Tool
Interactive spider chart for any two agents
๐ก Buying Guides
Top 10 AI Coding Agents 2026
Ranked by architecture score with pricing and best-use cases
Best Free AI Coding Agents 2026
7 open-source agents that cost nothing โ only LLM API fees
AI Coding Agent Pricing Guide 2026
Subscriptions, LLM costs, and total monthly cost comparison
How to Choose an AI Coding Agent
Step-by-step framework: architecture, LLM, cost, workflow fit
๐ Reference
Architecture Rubric
7-dimension scoring methodology with agent scores
Scoring Methodology
SWE-bench + Terminal-Bench + architecture combined formula