Last updated on February 19, 2026 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Anand Panchal
Originally published on Towards AI.
30-day experiment with GitHub Copilot, cursors, and cloud code
Well, not literally – but I set myself the challenge of building an entire full-stack application using only AI coding assistants: GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Cloud Code. No stack overflow. No writing work from the beginning. Simply pointing, reviewing, and debugging AI-generated code.
The article describes a 30-day experiment where the author built a full-stack SaaS application entirely using AI coding assistants, revealing both the successes and challenges encountered throughout the process. It highlights the effectiveness of AI in tasks such as boilerplate generation and CRUD operations, while also pointing out significant flaws in system design, security practices, and debugging processes. Finally, the author shares key lessons learned about the strengths and limitations of AI in software development.
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