The Best AI Coding Tools to Use in 2025 | Colin Matthews

Colin Matthews has taught 1000+ students on how to prototype apps with AI. In this interview, we demoed the best AI coding tools for each use case - from prototyping to production apps.

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Timestamps:
00:00 We tried all the AI coding tools
06:43 Text-to-prototype: Bolt vs. V0 vs. Lovable vs. Replit
09:09 The surprising winner for Figma-to-prototype
17:30 Building a “2D Zelda” game in a single prompt
24:28 Professional development: Cursor vs. Windsurf
32:57 The best AI coding tools for each use case
35:34 Our best predictions for the AI coding market
39:29 Can non-engineers really build production apps with AI?

Where to find Colin:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/colinmatthews-pm/
Course: maven.com/tech-for-product/tech-fundamentals

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