Cursor
A development tool that brings AI coding assistance into an editor workflow.
What it is
Cursor is an AI coding tool for software development. Its official site presents it as both a coding-agent and editor environment for building software.
Why it is selected
Keeping reading, editing, and questions in one work surface helps when you need to understand local code before changing it. Review each diff and run tests regardless.
Who it suits
Frontend, backend, and full-stack developers who spend much of their day in an editor.
Useful for
- Asking about the callers and consumers of a code section
- Working through a small refactor
- Checking whether a change still needs test coverage
