Develop Yourself Has Cursor Cooked Junior Developers for Good?
Mar 13, 2025
The podcast dives into the impact of AI tools like the Cursor text editor on junior developers. It discusses how these innovations can boost or undermine confidence and the importance of mastering core skills. Listeners learn about the evolving job landscape, where foundational knowledge in areas like system design is crucial. Continuous learning and tackling complex projects are emphasized as key strategies for growth from junior to senior roles in tech.
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Cursor's Limitations in Complex Projects
- Brian uses Cursor daily for a complex project at a small startup.
- Using Cursor to write all code isn't feasible due to context and new technologies.
Faulty Migration Script
- Brian recounts an incident where Cursor suggested a faulty database migration script.
- Blindly following AI coding suggestions can have serious consequences, like database corruption.
Non-Coder's SaaS App Journey
- Brian gives an example of a non-coder trying to build a SaaS app with AI.
- They face challenges with deployment, version control, and debugging, highlighting the need for broader software development knowledge.