Yeah, but there are dozens of AI coding assistants to choose from, and the cost to switch is very low, unlike switching operating systems.

I've tried them all and I keep coming back to Claude Code because it's just so much more capable and useful than the others.

Yes, and windows is pretty good for most people. Don’t be ridiculous.

Popular meaning lots of people like it or that it is relatively widespread? Polio used to be popular in the latter way.