Introduction to the Course

Welcome to this course on Cursor, the AI-powered code editor built on top of Visual Studio Code.

This course is designed to help developers work more efficiently by integrating AI directly into their coding environment. From writing and refactoring code to managing projects and pushing to GitHub, we’ll explore how Cursor enhances everyday development workflows.

Cursor includes multiple chat modes: Agent, Ask, and Manual. These give developers the flexibility to work with AI differently, whether they prefer hands-on edits, guided suggestions, or simple explanations.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for software developers comfortable writing code and using a code editor. It is especially helpful for those looking to enhance their workflow with AI assistance.

It’s a great fit for:

• Frontend and full stack developers who want to write, refactor, and debug code using natural language tools more efficiently.

• VS Code users who want to try an AI-powered alternative without changing how they work.

• Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript developers building modern applications.

• Developers who are curious about AI and interested in integrating it into their daily workflow.

• Anyone who wants to reduce time spent on boilerplate, debugging, and repetitive tasks.

No prior experience with Cursor or other AI tools is required. Just bring your coding experience and a desire to work smarter.

What you’ll learn

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Set up Cursor and navigate its core interface.

• Use natural language prompts to write and edit code.

• Debug, refactor, and improve code using context-aware assistance.

• Explain and document existing code automatically.

• Build a complete Django-based Wordle game using AI-driven development.

• Push code to GitHub using integrated Git features within Cursor.

• Apply best practices to stay focused and productive while working with AI.

Course structure

This course has three chapters, from setup and exploration to hands-on coding and real-world application.

• Set Up and Explore Cursor: We’ll begin by installing Cursor, understanding, and getting familiar with its interface, settings, and core navigation.

• Write and Improve Code with Curser AI Tools: This chapter focuses on using Cursor’s AI tools to generate, understand, and enhance code. We’ll work with interactive chat, inline suggestions, and debugging support to improve code quality and productivity.

• Build and Ship Projects with Cursor: We’ll apply what we’ve learned to build a real application and explore features that support larger workflows. This chapter shows how Cursor fits into a complete development cycle, from planning and testing to version control and productivity strategies.

Let’s dive in!