People Who Hype Cursor Usually Lack Technical Skills

a year ago

Cursor and GitHub Copilot use the same underlying models (Claude or GPT), making their code completion capabilities similar.
Cursor has an advantage in project-level control by actively searching and referencing other files in the project directory without explicit instructions.
Cursor can sometimes be overly intrusive, creating or modifying files without user consent, unlike Copilot, which acts more as a suggestion-based assistant.
The o1 model is highlighted as the most reliable for pinpointing bugs and providing precise explanations compared to other models like o3-mini-high and 4o.
The hype around Cursor may stem from users mistaking the power of generative AI for Cursor's own capabilities, especially if they are new to AI tools.
Editor preference (e.g., GoLand vs. Cursor/VS Code) is subjective, with GoLand offering better code navigation features like interface implementation tracking.
GoLand users tend to focus more on code logic and relationships, while Cursor users rely more on project directory structure due to weaker navigation features.
Copilot in GoLand or VS Code suffices for most autocompletion needs, especially for simpler tasks like log statements, while complex logic may still require manual coding.
The author emphasizes that while Cursor is a useful tool, it shouldn't be overhyped, and the choice of tools should align with personal workflow preferences.

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