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871: Coding Agents Cursor + Windsurf Tips
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Scott and Wes explore the world of coding agents, diving into tools like Cursor and Windsurf that promise to change how we write and manage code. They discuss modes, workflows, and practical tips for experimenting with these AI-powered tools in your next project.
Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
04:12 What are AI Agents? Cursor Features, Windsurf Features.
07:25 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
07:50 Chat Mode.
08:11 Composer Mode.
08:55 Agent Mode.
10:03 Inline Chat Mode.
11:02 JavaScript Set Methods Demo. Wes’ Example on X.
16:10 Fire Dispatch Data.
20:01 Rules Files. Cursor Directory.
22:37 Use screenshots.
23:36 Refactoring to separate files.
23:53 Use it to experiment.
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