A web developer shares their experience and best practices for using the Cursor AI code assistant after 6 months of daily usage. The post outlines three main tips: switching between AI models, using example-based code generation for UI components, and leveraging structural examples for data manipulation functions.
Generate a [component type] following this pattern: [paste example component] Requirements: - Maintain consistent styling and structure with the example - Follow the same pattern for props and state management - Implement similar error handling and validation - Use the same coding conventions and naming patterns
Create new components by providing similar existing components as examples
When writing data manipulation functions, provide example output structure
Choose and switch between different AI models based on task requirements
Avoid sticking to one AI model without testing alternatives
A developer shares their hands-on experience using Cursor AI with a Pro subscription for web development. The post details practical workflows, integration with Next.js/React stack, and strategies for effective AI-assisted development, including version control practices and custom rules configuration.
A software engineer and dev agency owner shares their experience using Cursor AI over two months, breaking down the strengths and limitations of three main features: Cursor Agents, Composer, and Chat. The post provides practical guidelines for when to use each feature effectively, based on real-world project implementation experience.
A developer seeking alternatives to the Cursor code editor after using it for app development with Claude Sonnet for nearly a year. The user expresses satisfaction with their current workflow but is interested in exploring potentially better AI-powered development tools or agents given the rapid pace of advancement in the space.
A developer shares their 4-month experience using Cursor Pro, detailing specific workflow optimizations and challenges. The post covers successful strategies like .cursorrules optimization, debug statement usage, and context management, while also highlighting limitations with less common technologies like Firebase/TypeScript, SwiftUI, and Svelte 5.
A critical discussion about the misuse and misunderstanding of the Cursor AI coding assistant. The post emphasizes that users should treat Cursor as a helpful tool rather than a complete replacement for human developers, drawing an analogy to calculator usage.