https://www.loom.com/share/69db36b75638438e8aff7cb5cd60a7fc?t=1

• cursor is an ide - an ide (integrated development environment) is a text editor with a bunch of build in tools for running and testing code
• provides autocomplete out of the box, along with built in AI chat
• recent versions default to “agent mode” where questions result in updates to the codebase

high level

1. cursor as an ai coding partner, not just a text editor

cursor is built around an AI that can write, explain, and edit code for you. you don’t need to memorize syntax—it’s more like having a super-knowledgeable assistant who turns your instructions into working code.

2. you can learn by doing—without knowing how to start

because you can ask cursor to generate a basic app, site, or function, you’re not staring at a blank screen. this makes it easier to learn by tweaking working code instead of trying to write it from scratch. you’re learning programming the way you'd learn a language by immersion.

3. mistakes are part of the flow—cursor helps you fix them

when you break something, cursor can explain the error and suggest or apply a fix. this feedback loop teaches you debugging and improves your understanding naturally, without feeling like you're stuck.

4. you still need the basics—but cursor makes them click faster

you’ll still want to learn some foundational concepts (like what a variable or function is), but cursor lets you learn them in context. it’s helpful to supplement with a beginner course so you’re not just copying and pasting code blindly.

example prompts

blood simulator

Prompt: generate me a webapp containing a 3d blood simulation with a viewer and sliders

Model: gemini-2.5-pro-exp-03-25