If you were starting your first Node.js backend project in 2026, what AI-assisted workflow would you choose?
I'm starting my first serious full-stack project using Node.js + Express + PostgreSQL + Prisma (React frontend). I already have 2+ years of React experience, so backend is what I'm actively upskilling.
I'm trying to build a modern AI-assisted development workflow for 2026, not just pick an editor.
For those who build production software regularly:
\- What IDE/editor are you actually using? (Cursor, VS Code + Copilot, Windsurf, etc.)
\- Which models do you rely on most? (GPT-5.5, Claude, Gemini, etc.)
\- Are terminal agents like Claude Code, Codex, or similar tools worth adopting?
\- How do you organize project context for AI (README, AGENTS.md , rules, docs, etc.)?
\- What AI workflow has worked best for you without becoming overly dependent on it?
\- If you were starting your first backend project today, what would your complete setup and workflow look like?