Limitations and Inefficiencies in AI-Assisted Code Generation with Cursor
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A developer shares their frustrating experience with Cursor AI, where the majority of development time (5.5 out of 6 hours) was spent correcting the AI's mistakes and dealing with unresponsive behavior. The post highlights current limitations of AI-assisted coding tools and suggests they aren't yet mature enough for efficient development.
Best Practices
Verify AI-Generated Code
Always review and verify code generated by AI tools before implementation
Have Fallback Development Strategy
Maintain alternative development approaches when using AI tools
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Don't Rely Solely on AI for Code Generation
Avoid complete dependence on AI tools for code generation without manual oversight
Don't Ignore AI Tool Limitations
Avoid assuming AI coding tools will handle all programming tasks effectively
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