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Which AI tool is best for complete beginners?

Quick Answer

Lovable is currently the most beginner-friendly option, with Bolt as a close second. Both let you build without touching code while still producing real, deployable applications.

Full Explanation

For absolute beginners, Lovable offers the smoothest experience. It has a visual interface that shows your app as you build it, handles deployment automatically, and its AI is particularly good at understanding vague requirements. You describe what you want in plain English, and it generates a working app you can iterate on.

Bolt is similarly approachable but gives you slightly more control over the code. It's a good choice if you think you might want to learn more about the underlying technology eventually.

V0 by Vercel is excellent for UI components and design-focused work but assumes more technical context. It's better once you understand the basics.

Cursor is powerful but really designed for people who already know how to code and want AI assistance-not ideal for true beginners.

Start with Lovable or Bolt, build a few projects, and you'll naturally discover which tools suit your style as you learn more.

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