AI Tools in Coding: Capabilities and Limitations

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This chapter delves into the functionality of an AI-driven chat interface for coding, with a focus on its application in web development and comparisons to tools like GitHub Copilot. The speakers provide hands-on examples, discussing advantages such as improved user interface and contextual understanding, while also addressing the limitations encountered during coding projects. Emphasizing the importance of human oversight, the chapter reflects on how AI can enhance, rather than replace, software development skills.

Scott and Wes serve up a discussion on AI coding assistants with a deep look at Cursor AI, exploring its unique features like multi-line auto-complete and Smart Rewrites. They also discuss why Cursor’s intuitive UI stands out and tackle the big question: is it worth the investment?

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00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
01:16 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
01:48 Handling objections around AI assistants.
02:55 Context windows and how they’re improving functionality.
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04:08 Cursor’s UI.
04:51 This is cool, why is it not a plugin?
08:12 What makes the UI interesting.
09:13 Smart Rewrites.
11:44 It can create multiple files.
13:05 Using the chat interface.
16:32 Another chat example.
20:22 The main features of Cursor.
21:55 Multi-line auto-complete.
23:55 Using docs for additional context.
27:26 AI is here to help you, not replace you.
33:27 Is it worth it?
33:55 The pricing.
44:10 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs.