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title: "stealing-ur-feelings vs ai-engineering-from-scratch"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/noahlevenson-stealing-ur-feelings-vs-rohitg00-ai-engineering-from-scratch"
tools: ["noahlevenson-stealing-ur-feelings", "rohitg00-ai-engineering-from-scratch"]
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# stealing-ur-feelings vs ai-engineering-from-scratch

*GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick stealing-ur-feelings when stealing-ur-feelings is primarily JavaScript; ai-engineering-from-scratch is Python; pick ai-engineering-from-scratch when ai-engineering-from-scratch is primarily Python; stealing-ur-feelings is JavaScript.

[stealing-ur-feelings](https://github.com/noahlevenson/stealing-ur-feelings) reports 924 GitHub stars, 33 forks, and 13 open issues, last pushed Apr 26, 2023. [ai-engineering-from-scratch](https://aiengineeringfromscratch.com) has 38k stars, 6.3k forks, and 96 open issues, last pushed Jun 25, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [stealing-ur-feelings's repository](https://github.com/noahlevenson/stealing-ur-feelings) and [ai-engineering-from-scratch's repository](https://github.com/rohitg00/ai-engineering-from-scratch).

| | [stealing-ur-feelings](/tools/noahlevenson-stealing-ur-feelings.md) | [ai-engineering-from-scratch](/tools/rohitg00-ai-engineering-from-scratch.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | Winner of Mozilla's $50,000 prize for AI | Learn it. Build it. Ship it for others. |
| Stars | 924 | 37,922 |
| Forks | 33 | 6,329 |
| Open issues | 13 | 96 |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Adopt for | - | Specifically designed for individuals looking to build a comprehensive understanding of AI tools and frameworks from the ground up. |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | - | MIT |
| Categories | Computer Vision, Speech & Audio, Vector Databases | AI Agents, Computer Vision, Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [stealing-ur-feelings](/tools/noahlevenson-stealing-ur-feelings.md) | [ai-engineering-from-scratch](/tools/rohitg00-ai-engineering-from-scratch.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Dormant (18%) | Active (82%) |
| Days since push | 1172d | 15d |
| Open issues (now) | 13 | 96 |
| Security scan | No lockfile | No MCP manifest |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/noahlevenson-stealing-ur-feelings/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/rohitg00-ai-engineering-from-scratch/trust.md) |

## Decision facts: ai-engineering-from-scratch

- **Pricing:** freemium - The `ai-engineering-from-scratch` repository is free and open-source under an MIT license, but for full access to additional resources or support, a paid option may be provided. Consult official or up
- **Adopt for:** Specifically designed for individuals looking to build a comprehensive understanding of AI tools and frameworks from the ground up.

## Choose when

### Choose stealing-ur-feelings if…

- stealing-ur-feelings is primarily JavaScript; ai-engineering-from-scratch is Python.
- Tags unique to stealing-ur-feelings: ai, ar, art, augmented-reality.
- Also covers Speech & Audio, Vector Databases.

### Choose ai-engineering-from-scratch if…

- ai-engineering-from-scratch is primarily Python; stealing-ur-feelings is JavaScript.
- Pricing: The `ai-engineering-from-scratch` repository is free and open-source under an MIT license, but for full access to additional resources or support, a paid option may be provided. Consult official or up.
- Tags unique to ai-engineering-from-scratch: agents, ai-engineering, deep-learning, from-scratch.
- Also covers AI Agents, Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks.
- When you want to start with foundational knowledge and learn the intricacies behind AI systems.

## When NOT to use stealing-ur-feelings

- Last GitHub push was 1173 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 26, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on stealing-ur-feelings.
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.

## When NOT to use ai-engineering-from-scratch

- If you are looking for a quick setup or ready-to-go solution without diving into the foundational understanding.
- When your project requires immediate practical application with less emphasis on self-implemented solutions from scratch.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between stealing-ur-feelings and ai-engineering-from-scratch?

stealing-ur-feelings: Winner of Mozilla's $50,000 prize for AI. ai-engineering-from-scratch: Learn it. Build it. Ship it for others.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose stealing-ur-feelings over ai-engineering-from-scratch?

Choose stealing-ur-feelings over ai-engineering-from-scratch when stealing-ur-feelings is primarily JavaScript; ai-engineering-from-scratch is Python; Tags unique to stealing-ur-feelings: ai, ar, art, augmented-reality; Also covers Speech & Audio, Vector Databases.

### When should I choose ai-engineering-from-scratch over stealing-ur-feelings?

Choose ai-engineering-from-scratch over stealing-ur-feelings when ai-engineering-from-scratch is primarily Python; stealing-ur-feelings is JavaScript; Pricing: The `ai-engineering-from-scratch` repository is free and open-source under an MIT license, but for full access to additional resources or support, a paid option may be provided. Consult official or up; Tags unique to ai-engineering-from-scratch: agents, ai-engineering, deep-learning, from-scratch; Also covers AI Agents, Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks; When you want to start with foundational knowledge and learn the intricacies behind AI systems.

### When should I avoid stealing-ur-feelings?

Last GitHub push was 1173 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 26, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on stealing-ur-feelings. Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.

### When should I avoid ai-engineering-from-scratch?

If you are looking for a quick setup or ready-to-go solution without diving into the foundational understanding. When your project requires immediate practical application with less emphasis on self-implemented solutions from scratch.

### Is stealing-ur-feelings or ai-engineering-from-scratch more popular on GitHub?

ai-engineering-from-scratch has more GitHub stars (37,922 vs 924). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are stealing-ur-feelings and ai-engineering-from-scratch open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.

### Where can I find alternatives to stealing-ur-feelings or ai-engineering-from-scratch?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [stealing-ur-feelings alternatives](/tools/noahlevenson-stealing-ur-feelings/alternatives) and [ai-engineering-from-scratch alternatives](/tools/rohitg00-ai-engineering-from-scratch/alternatives) ([stealing-ur-feelings markdown twin](/tools/noahlevenson-stealing-ur-feelings/alternatives.md), [ai-engineering-from-scratch markdown twin](/tools/rohitg00-ai-engineering-from-scratch/alternatives.md)), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.

### Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?

Yes. The markdown twin at [this comparison](/compare/noahlevenson-stealing-ur-feelings-vs-rohitg00-ai-engineering-from-scratch.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, stealing-ur-feelings or ai-engineering-from-scratch?

stealing-ur-feelings: Dormant. ai-engineering-from-scratch: Active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.

### Where are the full trust reports for stealing-ur-feelings and ai-engineering-from-scratch?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [stealing-ur-feelings trust report](/tools/noahlevenson-stealing-ur-feelings/trust); [ai-engineering-from-scratch trust report](/tools/rohitg00-ai-engineering-from-scratch/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

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- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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