• OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.ml
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    6 days ago

    No, it’s not smart, I pay for Cursor to generate code, not to patronize me. I would stop paying for it and instead switch to something that at least tries different ideas to get my feature to work.

    (Also it’s definitely not useless at starting from scratch, you just need a strong design and good understanding of what’s possible)

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      17 hours ago

      I pay for Cursor to generate code, not to patronize me.

      I think you paid for a hooker and expected a girlfiend. Not only can she not fill the emotional void in your life, she can only provide short term satisfaction you will inevitably try and fail to recreate afterward.

      “Get my feature to work” fr? Your inner techbro is showing. Coding is as much a creative endeavor as it is a technical one. Do you have so little attachment to your idea that you don’t even try to make it come to life yourself? Do you lack the education or know-how to do it? A person would happily teach you, or code it for you, if you asked (or maybe paid).

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        16 hours ago

        Funny comment, unfortunately it’s untrue and Cursor does a great job generating my code

        Do you lack the education or know-how to do it?

        I’ve been a SWE for a long time, trust me I know how to code. It’s about saving time and getting more done with less effort.

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      6 days ago

      What does it help you with? I can definitely see having snippets or “modular” code on hand as being useful, but you don’t really need a LLM for that. What sets it apart? Is there a big time commitment necessary to get to the desired outputs or does it just do what you want right away?

      • bane_killgrind@slrpnk.net
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        6 days ago

        It helps with avoiding learning templates in your IDE or literally any other feature that’s been around for decades.