Getting Started with Cursor IDE: Complete Setup and Workflow Guide

TL;DR - 3-4 sentence summary covering what Cursor is, who it’s for, key differentiators from VS Code/Copilot, and what readers will learn Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code’s foundation that transforms how you write, refactor, and debug code through deep AI integration. Unlike GitHub Copilot’s autocomplete-focused approach, Cursor provides multi-file editing, codebase-aware chat, and natural language commands that can modify entire functions or generate complex implementations across your project. It’s designed for professional developers who want AI assistance that understands context beyond the current file—whether you’re building a Kubernetes operator, refactoring a React component tree, or writing Terraform modules. ...

February 21, 2026 · 10 min · The AI Dev