I. Overview
Cursor.so is an excellent and powerful free code generator that is directly accessible in China and integrates GPT-4, which can help you quickly write, edit and discuss code. It supports multiple programming languages, such as Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, etc., and can automatically generate code snippets based on your input and needs. Cursor.so can also help you refactor, understand and optimize code to improve development efficiency.
It is strongly recommended that all programmers install and use it, which will bring about a revolutionary improvement in coding efficiency. This article briefly introduces the installation and use of Cursor.
2. Installation
2.1 install cursor
Official website address: Cursor | Build Fast supports Mac, Windows and Linux operating systems, and downloads according to your computer system.
2.2 Connect to Copilot (it is recommended to skip, the subsequent use will be smooth, you can leave it blank)
After opening the software, you can configure Copilot on the Welcome page, or click Settings on the right after opening to log in to Github Copilot. Of course, this step is not necessary, because GitHub Copilot has been integrated inside Cursor.
2.2.1 Login
After clicking Login, the URL for Github device verification and the Code of the current device will be given.
2.2.2 Log in to Github device
Sign in to GitHub·GitHub First log in to the Github account, and then enter the device activation interface.
Paste the Code provided in the software here, and click Continue.
Then select Authorize Github Copilot Plugin.
Then, go back to the software and click Done to complete.
Three, use
3.1 Generate code
First create a Java file, then use command + k to enter what kind of code you want it to generate
Generated code:
3.2 "Dialogue" with the code
You can choose part of the generated code, ask any questions you want, and let it optimize the code.
After selection, there are two options, one is Edit, which tells it your appeal and asks it to modify it for you; the other is Chat, which asks it relevant questions and asks it to answer you.
3.2.1 Dialog
Note: You can not only "dialogue" with the generated code, but also post JDK, open source projects and your own business code here to have a "dialogue", let it explain to help you understand, or let it give you suggestions for improvement, so that It helps you find potential bugs, etc.
3.2.2 Modification
It will be modified according to your meaning. If you think it meets the requirements, click Accept to take effect, otherwise click Reject to refuse the modification.
Click Accept to modify successfully:
This modification is not necessarily optimal but basically meets the requirements.
Four. Summary
This article is just a simple example of using Cursor to help you how to install and use it. You can let it help you write some basic codes according to your own business. Making good use of Cursor can greatly improve work efficiency.
It should be noted that although the code can be generated through the language, it is not perfect at present . If the generated code does not meet the requirements, you can optimize your own expression and make the explanation clearer; you can also try to regenerate it; It is continuously optimized and adjusted to meet your requirements. It is estimated that artificial intelligence will bring about greater changes in development tools in the future. Also pay attention to data security , do not post sensitive data and codes to reduce the risk of leakage. And these modifications and suggestions are just for reference, you should pay attention to the screening!
The era of artificial intelligence has arrived, let artificial intelligence tools become our assistants and improve development efficiency.