Pixels & Protocol | How we 10x Engineering with Ai Code

What if we could? A podcast exploring this question that drives us.

Summary

On his birthday, David DeVore discusses his interest in day trading crypto and finding ways to 10x productivity as an engineer. He introduces the concept of using AI tools, specifically AI-powered code writing, to speed up workflow. The conversation then focuses on Cursor, an AI-powered extension for VS Code, and its ability to provide context-aware code suggestions and generate code snippets. The discussion highlights the time-saving benefits of Cursor and its integration with other tools like Replet. The conversation also touches on the challenges of keeping the AI models up to date with the latest technologies and the importance of human expertise in problem-solving.

Keywords

day trading crypto, 10x productivity, AI tools, AI-powered code writing, Cursor, VS Code extension, context-aware code suggestions, code generation, time-saving benefits, integration with Replet, keeping AI models up to date, human expertise

Takeaways

• Consider day trading crypto as a new venture
• Explore AI tools to 10x productivity as an engineer
• Cursor is an AI-powered extension for VS Code that provides context-aware code suggestions and code generation
• Cursor saves time by eliminating the need to switch between IDE and AI models
• Cursor's Composer feature can generate code for new features and UI components
• Keeping AI models up to date with the latest technologies is a challenge
• Human expertise is still crucial in problem-solving and articulating complex prompts

Titles

• 10x Productivity with AI Tools
• Exploring New Ventures: Day Trading Crypto

Sound Bites

• "What am I going to do this year that I've not done in previous years?"
• "What is the interface between an engineer and AI to really speed up workflow?"
• "Let's unpack Cursor a little bit."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Birthday Reflections

02:07
Unpacking Cursor

04:26
Cursor: Always Having Context Available

06:21
Cursor's Composer Feature

08:54
Preloading Context and Documentation

10:43
Challenges of Keeping AI Models Up to Date

15:00
Time Savings and Net New Projects

16:49
The Challenge of Crafting the Right Question