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Getting Started with Windsurf AI

Learn setup, code generation, debugging, Git, and testing with agentic tools like Cascade to boost productivity inside your Windsurf IDE.

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12 Lessons
3h
Join 2.9 million developers at
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • The ability to use @ mentions and project context for more intelligent code generation
  • An understanding of Cascade Write mode for large-scale code generation and Cascade Chat mode for answering questions about your codebase
  • The ability to make quick edits, generate comments, or refactor code directly within the editor using Windsurf Command
  • Hands-on experience using Windsurf Autocomplete for rapid in-line and multi-line code suggestions

Learning Roadmap

12 Lessons

1.

Windsurf AI: Your New Copilot

Windsurf AI: Your New Copilot

Learn about how Windsurf AI enhances coding efficiency through advanced features and seamless integration.

2.

Cascade Power-Up

Cascade Power-Up

Harness Cascade’s dual modes for efficient coding and rapid development.

3.

Daily Productivity Boosters

Daily Productivity Boosters

4 Lessons

4 Lessons

Enhance coding efficiency and streamline workflows with Windsurf AI’s powerful features.
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Developed by MAANG Engineers
Every Educative lesson is designed by a team of ex-MAANG software engineers and PhD computer science educators, and developed in consultation with developers and data scientists working at Meta, Google, and more. Our mission is to get you hands-on with the necessary skills to stay ahead in a constantly changing industry. No video, no fluff. Just interactive, project-based learning with personalized feedback that adapts to your goals and experience.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course is your fast track to mastering Windsurf AI, a powerful, context-aware coding assistant built for modern developers. You’ll start by setting up Windsurf and learning how it understands your project context through smart indexing and @ references. From there, you’ll dive into Cascade, Windsurf’s agentic coding engine, which lets you generate entire project structures with Write mode, or ask questions about your codebase with Chat mode and inline AI. Each lesson is paired with hands-on labs: generating code, debugging, refactoring, testing, and even writing docs. You’ll explore AI-assisted Git workflows and terminal integration to supercharge your daily development tasks. By the end of the course, you’ll know how to work with it, making AI a seamless part of your coding rhythm. Whether writing new features or fixing bugs, Windsurf becomes your silent copilot, helping you ship faster, learn in the flow, and stay focused on building great software.

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