Cursor Fundamentals: Accelerating Developer Productivity Training Course

Introduction to AI-Enhanced Development for Government

• Overview of AI-assisted coding tools and emerging trends
• The role of Cursor in modern development environments for government
• Key productivity benefits and safety considerations for government

Getting Started with Cursor for Government

• Installing and configuring Cursor for government systems
• Connecting to Git and popular code repositories for government projects
• Understanding the user interface and core features of Cursor for government use

Using AI Code Completion and Inline Suggestions for Government

• Working with context-aware code completions in government applications
• Prompting effectively for better AI results in government projects
• Fine-tuning AI behavior to match project standards and compliance requirements for government

Smart Editing and Refactoring for Government

• Applying AI-driven refactor and edit suggestions in government codebases
• Using “Edit with AI” for rapid transformations in government applications
• Maintaining code consistency and readability for government standards

In-Editor Chat and Documentation Assistance for Government

• Utilizing the built-in chat for code understanding and debugging in government projects
• Generating and reviewing documentation with AI for government compliance
• Resolving code issues with contextual insights for government applications

Safe Use and Verification of AI Suggestions for Government

• Evaluating correctness and avoiding blind acceptance in government workflows
• Best practices for version control and review processes in government projects
• Ensuring security and compliance in AI-assisted workflows for government

Team Collaboration and Workflow Optimization for Government

• Onboarding teams to Cursor efficiently for government agencies
• Integrating Cursor with existing CI/CD pipelines in government projects
• Optimizing shared settings and collaborative editing for government teams

Extending Cursor and Continuous Learning for Government

• Integrating third-party plugins and APIs for government use
• Adapting to new Cursor features and updates in government projects
• Exploring future trends in AI-driven software development for government

Summary and Next Steps for Government