Comparison and Future Direction of Cursor's Chat vs. Composer Features
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Summary
A user compares Cursor's Chat and Composer features, noting key differences in multi-file editing capabilities and real-time code changes. The post questions the overlap between these features and seeks clarification on their future direction, highlighting documentation gaps and UI considerations.
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What are the key differences between Cursor's Composer and Chat features, and what is the strategic direction for these features? Please include: 1. Current feature comparison 2. Use case scenarios for each interface 3. Future development plans 4. Recommendations for when to use each feature
Best Practices
Clear Feature Differentiation
Maintain clear distinction between similar features with explicit documentation of their unique capabilities
Comprehensive Documentation
Maintain up-to-date documentation on official channels for all production features
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid Feature Redundancy
Don't maintain multiple interfaces with significant feature overlap without clear differentiation
Don't Obscure Code Visibility
Avoid UI designs that hide original code when showing modifications
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