Cursor: Coding with AI
What you will learn:
- How to use the key AI features of Cursor.
- Best practices for working with Cursor functions like Chat and Composer.
- Creating web applications using Cursor Composer Agents.
Course outline:
- Introduction to the course
- Installing Cursor.
- Setting up the environment.
- Cursor Tab
- Code autocompletion.
- Multi-Edits and Smart Rewrites functions.
- Code prediction (Cursor Prediction).
- Chat
- Overview and use of chat function for exploring code base.
- Setting up and optimizing interaction with AI.
- Commands
- Quick editing and answering questions directly from the editor and terminal.
- Composer
- Overview of Composer and its use.
- Creating projects with Composer Agents.
- Conclusion
- Course summary and further recommendations.
Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of Python.
- Cursor tool installed (installation instructions are provided in the course).
- A Cursor Pro account is recommended (a 14-day trial version is available).
- A paid OpenAI account for access to API keys (required for the final project).
Additional
Project repo: https://github.com/dair-ai/cursor-course
Download and install Miniconda: https://docs.anaconda.com/miniconda/
You will need to set up a paid OpenAI account and get your own OpenAI API key here: https://platform.openai.com/
The OpenAI API Key will also be used for the upcoming projects.
About the Author: DAIR.AI
About DAIR.AI
DAIR.AI is an organization that works to make artificial intelligence easier for people to learn and use. It does this through research, teaching, and hands-on tools. The goal is to give developers, students, and teams clear access to practical AI knowledge.
Main Work Areas
DAIR.AI focuses on three core areas in the AI field.
AI Research
- Builds new methods in artificial intelligence.
- Studies modern AI systems, including large language models.
- Shares findings to support open and accessible research.
Education and Training
- Offers training in AI and machine learning.
- Creates learning resources for developers and researchers.
- Hosts workshops about real-world AI use.
Consulting Services
- Gives strategic advice to teams that plan to use AI.
- Provides technical help for building AI systems.
- Supports companies as they scale reliable AI tools.
Mission
DAIR.AI works to lower the barrier to learning and using AI by:
- Sharing updated research and easy-to-use tools.
- Helping developers and companies adopt AI in their work.
- Building a global community that works together on AI projects.
Watch Online 30 lessons
| # | Lesson Title | Duration | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction Demo | 01:32 | |
| 2 | Installing Cursor | 06:02 | |
| 3 | Course Pricing | 03:20 | |
| 4 | Cursor Settings | 09:44 | |
| 5 | Project Setup | 07:08 | |
| 6 | Cursor Tab | 03:36 | |
| 7 | Cursor Autocomplete | 04:26 | |
| 8 | Multi-Edits and Smart Rewrites | 07:36 | |
| 9 | Cursor Prediction | 06:23 | |
| 10 | Partial Accept | 04:17 | |
| 11 | Putting It Together | 04:31 | |
| 12 | Chat Introduction | 04:41 | |
| 13 | Chat Overview | 03:34 | |
| 14 | Chat Submit | 03:00 | |
| 15 | User & AI Messages | 06:19 | |
| 16 | Customize Chat | 04:37 | |
| 17 | Instant Apply | 05:17 | |
| 18 | Reference Your Code | 06:21 | |
| 19 | Web Queries | 03:59 | |
| 20 | Add Docs | 09:44 | |
| 21 | Codebase Answers | 05:45 | |
| 22 | Links | 03:11 | |
| 23 | Fast Edits | 05:28 | |
| 24 | Quick Questions | 05:32 | |
| 25 | Terminal вЊ K | 02:50 | |
| 26 | Composer Overview | 03:57 | |
| 27 | Composer Usage | 05:59 | |
| 28 | Composer Agent Project (Part 1) | 12:36 | |
| 29 | Composer Agent Project (Part 2) | 11:36 | |
| 30 | Conclusion | 02:56 |
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