Cursor: Coding with AI

The course "Cursor: Programming with AI" teaches the creation of web applications using the capabilities of artificial intelligence in the Cursor tool.

What you will learn:

• How to use the key AI features of Cursor.
• Best practices for working with Cursor functions like Chat and Composer.
• Creating web applications using Cursor Composer Agents.

Course outline:

1. Introduction to the course

• Installing Cursor.
• Setting up the environment.

1. Cursor Tab

• Code autocompletion.
• Multi-Edits and Smart Rewrites functions.
• Code prediction (Cursor Prediction).

1. Chat

• Overview and use of chat function for exploring code base.
• Setting up and optimizing interaction with AI.

1. Commands

• Quick editing and answering questions directly from the editor and terminal.

1. Composer

• Overview of Composer and its use.
• Creating projects with Composer Agents.

1. Conclusion

• Course summary and further recommendations.

Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of Python.
• Cursor tool installed (installation instructions are provided in the course).
• A Cursor Pro account is recommended (a 14-day trial version is available).
• A paid OpenAI account for access to API keys (required for the final project).