Developer Tools – Lothar Schulz

Kiro vs GitHub Copilot: Which AI Coding Assistant Wins for React Development?

July 28, 2025 Lothar Schulz 0

I tested Kiro’s structured, spec-driven development approach against GitHub Copilot’s rapid iteration style by building the same React quiz app with both tools. While Kiro excelled at upfront planning and task breakdown, its rigid methodology failed to produce working code. Copilot’s pragmatic approach with real-time feedback ultimately delivered a functional prototype. The key insight? Understanding when to use structured planning versus rapid prototyping can make or break your AI-assisted development workflow.

Kiro IDE Review: Spec-Driven AI Agent Development vs Traditional Coding Assistants

July 20, 2025 Lothar Schulz 0

Kiro IDE review: An agentic development environment featuring spec-driven workflows, EARS requirements syntax, and advanced security controls. Discover Kiro’s autopilot vs supervised modes, trusted command configurations, and real-time change tracking. Essential reading for developers evaluating structured alternatives to prompt-based coding assistants.

Getting Started with Google Gemini CLI: Complete Setup Guide and Rust Testing Experience

June 25, 2025 Lothar Schulz 1

Hands-on review of Google’s new Gemini CLI. Covers sandbox mode, auto-code generation and configuration options.

Local AI on Linux: Alternatives to Mac’s MLX Using LLM and Ollama

June 7, 2025 Lothar Schulz 0

Want to run AI models locally on Linux? This guide walks you through setting up the llm CLI and Ollama to power your own private AI environment—no Apple Silicon required. Learn how to install tools, pull models, and start chatting with AI directly from your terminal using open and efficient Linux-native solutions.