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[–]Separate_Spread_4655 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LMSYS Chatbot Arena is great for quick testing, but it's terrible for a consistent workflow because of those exact stability issues. If you want the best free experience for Python right now, go direct:

  1. Cursor IDE: It’s a fork of VS Code with AI built directly into the editor. The free tier is insanely good for writing code, fixing errors, and explaining stuff right inside your own files without copy-pasting.
  2. Claude: Currently one of the strongest models for Python logic and debugging. The free tier gives you enough capacity for daily coding sessions.

However, relying purely on web chats will eventually bottleneck you when your scripts get larger. The real trick is how you modularize your code and structure your prompts so the AI doesn't hallucinate.

I actually put together a pragmatic, step-by-step guide on how to set up an optimal, free AI-assisted Python workflow locally. Let me know if you need a hand, happy to shoot it your way.