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Building Windsurf with Varun Mohan

The Pragmatic Engineer

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Engineering Windsurf: Choices and Challenges

This chapter explores the engineering decisions behind forking Visual Studio Code to create Windsurf, detailing the advantages of avoiding proprietary elements and the use of existing frameworks. It discusses the implementation of Managed Cloud Platform (MCP) for security and accessibility, as well as the complexity of managing service access within web development. The conversation emphasizes the evolving role of software engineering amid AI advancements, highlighting the need for adaptability and a strong engineering foundation.

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