Course Outline
Introduction to AI-Enhanced Development
- Overview of AI-assisted coding tools and trends
- Cursor’s role in modern development environments
- Key productivity benefits and safety considerations
Getting Started with Cursor
- Installing and configuring Cursor
- Connecting to Git and popular code repositories
- Understanding the user interface and core features
Using AI Code Completion and Inline Suggestions
- Working with context-aware code completions
- Prompting effectively for better AI results
- Fine-tuning AI behavior to match project standards
Smart Editing and Refactoring
- Applying AI-driven refactor and edit suggestions
- Using “Edit with AI” for rapid transformations
- Maintaining code consistency and readability
In-Editor Chat and Documentation Assistance
- Using the built-in chat for code understanding and debugging
- Generating and reviewing documentation with AI
- Resolving code issues with contextual insights
Safe Use and Verification of AI Suggestions
- Evaluating correctness and avoiding blind acceptance
- Best practices for version control and review processes
- Ensuring security and compliance in AI-assisted workflows
Team Collaboration and Workflow Optimization
- Onboarding teams to Cursor efficiently
- Integrating Cursor with existing CI/CD pipelines
- Optimizing shared settings and collaborative editing
Extending Cursor and Continuous Learning
- Integrating third-party plugins and APIs
- Adapting to new Cursor features and updates
- Exploring future trends in AI-driven software development
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of basic programming concepts
- Experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or Java)
- Familiarity with using a code editor or IDE
Audience
- Junior software developers
- Mid-level engineers seeking to integrate AI coding assistants
- Development teams adopting AI-powered workflows
Delivery Options
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