Which AI code review tool for a GitHub team, and what it costs
Claude Code Review, Copilot code review and Cursor Bugbot priced on one 120-PR month. The default trigger, not the vendor, decides most of the bill.
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Db2 for i MCP server: IBM's or the read-only one for analysts?
Two open-source MCP servers let Claude or Cursor query Db2 for i. What each one means by read-only, what it installs, and the IBM i profile that matters more.
Claude Haiku 5.5 as a subagent: what to move, what to keep
Claude Haiku 5.5 makes subagents cheap, but Claude Code won't use it unless you set it up. What to move, how to configure it, and where the 100K step bites.
IBM Bob self-hosted for IBM i: you need an x86 cluster first
IBM Bob self-hosted keeps IBM i source off IBM's cloud, but the backend runs only on x86 OpenShift. What it takes, which model to pick, and who should wait.
Copilot computer use on IBM i: should it drive your 5250?
Copilot computer use can now click and type in a 5250 session. Where it helps an IBM i shop, where SQL services beat it, and how to lock it down.
Rocket added AI to iCluster and DevOps. No price tag either
Rocket Software's August 2026 AI update covers RPG modularization, unit test generation, and iCluster tuning. Here's what it does and what's missing.
The IBM Bob free trial excludes the IBM i package. Here is how to test it for $20
IBM Bob's free trial runs on base Bob, not the IBM i package. How an IBM i shop can evaluate the real thing for $20, what to test, and what month two costs.
IBM Dev Day Bob in Action: is it worth it for IBM i shops?
IBM's free Bob in Action event runs August 27 with an IBM i track. Who should go, what the hackathon really demands, and the cost IBM doesn't mention.
Will AI replace your ERP? The IBM i answer is different
Agentic AI is supposed to end the ERP era. But 73% of IBM i shops run homegrown apps, not packaged ERP, and that changes the question entirely.
The IBM i skills gap is now a bigger worry than security
Fortra's 2026 IBM i Marketplace Survey shows the skills shortage has overtaken security as shops' top concern, while AI use jumped from 43% to 55% in a year.
Fresche X-Modernize AI review: is it worth the sales call?
An honest review of Fresche X-Modernize AI: what it does, the 50% faster claim, and why there's no public price to report.
IBM Bob 2.0 review: what actually changed for IBM i shops
IBM shipped Bob 2.0 on July 9. Here is what changed under the hood, what stayed the same in the Premium Package for i, and whether it moves the June verdict.
Claude Sonnet 5 review: what changed and should you upgrade
Claude Sonnet 5 launched June 30, 2026 with near-Opus coding scores at lower prices. Pricing, benchmarks, and a real upgrade decision framework.
IBM Bob Premium Package for i review: is it worth $60 a seat for a small shop?
IBM Bob's Premium Package for i, reviewed for small IBM i shops: what the native connection changes, what $60 a seat buys, and how to test it for $20 first.
IBM i modernization with AI: tools, pricing, where to start
Bobcoin pricing, ARCAD MCP, Fresche, and a practical starting sequence for IBM i shops moving to AI in 2026. Honest about what works and what doesn't.
Cursor vs GitHub Copilot: Which AI Coding Assistant Is Actually Better in 2026?
A developer's honest comparison of Cursor and GitHub Copilot, features, performance, pricing, and which one you should use for real work.
Cursor AI Review 2026: Is It Worth $20/Month?
An honest Cursor AI review from a developer who uses it daily. Features, pricing, Composer mode, what it's bad at, and whether the $20/month Pro plan is justified.
Best AI Coding Assistants in 2026: Cursor, Copilot, Claude Code, and Devin Desktop Compared
A working developer's comparison of the top AI coding assistants in 2026. Real pricing, real trade-offs, and a clear answer on which one to use.
GitHub Copilot Review 2026: Is the $10/Month Pro Plan Worth It?
An honest GitHub Copilot review from a developer in 2026. What it's good at, where Cursor beats it, the new usage-based billing model, and who should actually pay for it.
Codeium vs GitHub Copilot in 2026: Which AI Coding Tool Wins?
Codeium (now Devin Desktop) vs GitHub Copilot compared in 2026. Free tier, agentic features, IDE coverage, and which one to choose depending on your situation.
How to Automate Repetitive Coding Tasks with AI in 2026
A practical guide to identifying and automating the repetitive parts of software development using AI tools and workflow automation. With real examples and tool recommendations.