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Meet Cursor and Experience AI-Driven Coding

4:00 with Daniel Montgomery

Ready to code smarter? In this workshop, explore Cursor—the most advanced AI-powered code editor that takes your coding to the next level. Discover how Cursor assists with code suggestions, code completion, error detection, terminal command execution, and more, making your workflow faster and more intuitive. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, see how Cursor AI can transform your workflow and help you write smarter, cleaner code effortlessly.

This is part of the AI for Everyone: Build Power Apps Without Coding track. Check out the track to see the rest of our No-Code content. Stay tuned—new content is continually being added, so be sure to check back regularly for updates!

Resources

  • Visit Cursor.com to explore everything Cursor has to offer, download the tool, and kickstart your AI-powered coding journey today!
  • Cursor Documentation provides detailed guides on getting started and advanced features.

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    Hey, everyone. 0:09
    Dan here. 0:10
    And in this video, I want you to meet Cursor, your new coding partner. 0:11
    It's an AI powered editor that does so much more than just autocomplete. 0:15
    Cursor actually understands your code and predicts what you'll need. 0:19
    Offering smart suggestions along the way. 0:23
    With AI assistant coding at your fingertips, 0:26
    you'll be able to code faster and more efficiently. 0:28
    Let's dive right in. So what is cursor? 0:31
    Cursor is basically a specialized version of Visual Studio Code or a fork, 0:35
    if you will. 0:38
    And it has advanced AI features built in. 0:39
    It debuted in 2023 and has quickly become a go to tool for boosting productivity. 0:42
    Its assistant doesn't just fill in code, it comprehends your entire project, 0:47
    suggests improvements, automates refactoring, 0:52
    and can even generate code from regular English prompts. 0:55
    Think of it as VS code with a futuristic AI powered copilot. 0:59
    Now let's discuss a few of the key features inside of Cursor. 1:03
    Up first, the AI powered coding assistance more than autocomplete 1:07
    Cursor uses natural language prompts to generate and refine your code. 1:12
    Use the built in chat to ask code 1:17
    related questions or to get help on the spot. 1:19
    There's also natural language editing. 1:23
    You can quickly make inline edits just by describing what you want to change. 1:25
    And lastly, there's the composer agent perfect for handling multi file 1:30
    refactoring and even running terminal commands right in the editor. 1:34
    And it's easy to get started. 1:38
    Here's what the development process looks like. 1:40
    Step one describe your coding needs using natural language. 1:43
    Step two get instant suggestions and smart completions tailored to your context. 1:47
    Step three fine tuned everything through the 1:52
    AI chat for pinpoint modifications. 1:55
    Step four deploy your projects seamlessly. 1:59
    Just like in regular VS code. 2:01
    Are you looking to get started with Cursor? 2:04
    Here are some of the best practices to make your first project seamless. 2:06
    First, let's talk about project setup. 2:10
    You can configure a .cursorrules file with your project's rules and guidelines. 2:12
    This helps keeps cursor on track to remember specific details and data 2:17
    about your project. 2:22
    You can use “@” tags for context aware assistance and faster navigation, 2:23
    just like you would use the “@” command to tag a friend on social media. 2:28
    You can use this command 2:31
    to tag files from your project to give Cursor more context. 2:33
    When building or debugging a feature. 2:36
    Experiment with multiple AI models for different development scenarios. 2:38
    You can switch the model Cursor uses behind the scenes whether you want 2:42
    to use a model from OpenAI like GPTo1 2:46
    or Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 3.5. 2:49
    You can even add your own model if it's not listed in the presets. 2:52
    Next up, let's discuss some development tips. 2:56
    Use the select tool to focus on specific sections of code and files for editing. 2:58
    Keep your workspace organized so Cursor can easily understand your code. 3:04
    Include relevant documentation 3:08
    links in your prompts to help the AI provide better suggestions. 3:10
    So what's really possible with Cursor Well, 3:14
    you can create quick prototypes or MVP's, 3:17
    as well as internal tools and dashboards 3:20
    and even full stack apps with responsive design. 3:23
    You can even have Cursor help with code refactoring, 3:26
    optimization, and debugging with the AI support. 3:29
    So that's it. 3:33
    Cursor shaking up the way we code. 3:34
    Making software development faster and more approachable with handy features 3:36
    like bug detection, AI powered commit messages, and real time collaboration, 3:40
    it brings a level of convenience that'll save you time and effort. 3:46
    Ready to get started? Head over to cursor.com 3:49
    and see how AI assisted coding can transform your workflow. 3:52

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