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Code Smarter with Cursor

This course covers how Cursor uses integrated AI tools to help modern developers speed up coding, debugging, and project management.

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This course guides developers using Cursor, the AI-powered code editor built on Visual Studio Code, to boost productivity throughout the software development workflow. From writing and refactoring code to debugging, documenting, and working with multi-file projects, you’ll see how Cursor supports real coding tasks through natural language and context-aware suggestions, all within a familiar editing environment. Using step-by-step examples and annotated screenshots, you’ll learn how to set up and navigate Cursor, use its AI chat to write and understand code, and apply these skills by building a complete Django-based Wordle game. Along the way, you’ll explore best practices and built-in tools like terminal access and GitHub integration. Whether coding independently or with others, you’ll come away with practical ways to use AI in your everyday development work without changing how you like to code.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

A working knowledge of how to set up Cursor and navigate its AI-enhanced coding environment

The ability to write, edit, debug, and document code using natural language interactions with Cursor AI tools

Hands-on experience building and managing a real Django project using Cursor’s integrated development tools

An understanding of productivity best practices to stay focused and work efficiently with Cursor AI assistance

A working knowledge of how to set up Cursor and navigate its AI-enhanced coding environment

Content

9 Lessons

Set Up and Explore Cursor

3 Lessons

Learn how to install Cursor, explore its interface, and prepare your environment for productive AI-assisted coding.

Introduction to the Course

Getting Started with Cursor

Installation and Basic Navigation

Write and Improve Code with Cursor AI Tools

3 Lessons

Learn how to use Cursor’s AI to write code, fix bugs, refactor logic, and explain code with natural language and chat tools.

AI-Powered Code Writing

Debugging and Refactoring with Cursor

AI-Driven Code Explanation and Documentation

Build and Ship Projects with Cursor

3 Lessons

Learn how to apply Cursor to real-world projects, test and debug applications, and push code to GitHub with built-in tools.

Creating a Wordle Game with Cursor

Productivity Best Practices

Final Thoughts

Certificate of Completion

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Mock Interviews

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AI Prompt

Build prompt engineering skills. Practice implementing AI-informed solutions.

Code Feedback

Evaluate and debug your code with the click of a button. Get real-time feedback on test cases, including time and space complexity of your solutions.

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AI Code Mentor

AI Code Mentor helps you quickly identify errors in your code, learn from your mistakes, and nudge you in the right direction — just like a 1:1 tutor!

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