Mastering the Codebase - Cursor

Join us for an engaging session focused on leveraging the power of Cursor to streamline the often-challenging process of onboarding onto a new codebase. This interactive workshop will explore practical techniques and strategies for how AI can accelerate the process of effectively navigating, understanding, and contributing to existing projects, with an example using an open source web repository.
We will begin by exploring how Cursor's code navigation and contextual awareness can aid your understanding of a project's structure, dependencies, and key functionalities. We will then transition into practical exercises with an open source repository. Participants will apply the learned Cursor techniques to actively explore the codebase.

Key Takeaways:

• Streamline the onboarding of new codebases
• How to use AI to accelerate code navigation
• Unlocking the power of Cursor

This session is for.... developers of all experience levels who are looking to enhance their skills in understanding and contributing to new codebases. Whether you are a seasoned developer looking for more efficient onboarding strategies or a newcomer eager to dive into the world of open source, this workshop will provide you with the knowledge and practical experience to succeed. Come prepared to explore with Cursor!