Usage Guide

How to Use Cursor IDE

Master Cursor IDE with our comprehensive usage guide from vibe coding retreat curriculum. Learn best practices, common patterns, and real-world applications.

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Cursor IDE

AI IDEIntermediate

AI-native code editor built on VS Code with GPT-4 and Claude integration for intelligent coding assistance. Core development environment taught in vibe coding retreats.

What You'll Learn:

Full codebase understanding and context
Multi-file refactoring capabilities
Natural language to code generation
Learning Time
2 hours (VS Code users) to 2-3 weeks advanced
Pricing
Free Hobby, $20/month Pro, $40/user/month Teams
Industry Adoption
94%

Step-by-Step Usage Guide

1

Install & Configure

Download, install, and configure AI features

2

Learn Key Shortcuts

Master Tab completion, inline editing, and chat features

3

Context Management

Configure project context and coding standards

4

Collaborative Coding

Use AI assistance for refactoring and code reviews

Common Use Cases

AI-assisted code completion and refactoring

Covered in our vibe coding retreat curriculum with hands-on practice

Automated test generation and debugging

Covered in our vibe coding retreat curriculum with hands-on practice

Code review and optimization suggestions

Covered in our vibe coding retreat curriculum with hands-on practice

Multi-file project modifications

Covered in our vibe coding retreat curriculum with hands-on practice

Best Practices

✅ Do This

Configure project-specific rules and coding standards
Test thoroughly in development before production
Keep documentation updated as you learn

❌ Avoid This

Accepting all AI suggestions without review
Ignoring security best practices and permissions
Using in production without proper testing

Integration with Other Retreat Tools

Workflow Integration

Code in Cursor → Generate UI with v0 → Automate workflows with n8n → Manage git with Claude Code

Team Collaboration

Learn how Cursor fits into team workflows with shared standards, templates, and best practices across all retreat tools.

Production Ready

Deploy Cursor as part of a complete AI development stack that scales from prototype to production.

Master Cursor in Practice

Learn Cursor IDE hands-on in our vibe coding retreats. Practice with real projects alongside v0, Cursor, n8n, Claude Code, and prompt engineering.

v0
UI Generation
Cursor
AI IDE
n8n
Workflow Automation
Claude Code
CLI Assistant
Prompt Engineering
Foundation Skill
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