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AI-Driven Software Developer Using Cursor & ChatGPT

πŸš€ AI-Driven Software Developer Using Cursor & ChatGPT
AI is no longer a future concept in software development β€” it’s already part of our daily workflow. Tools like Cursor and ChatGPT are changing how we write code, how fast we deliver features, and how we think about problem-solving.

This post shares how developers can work effectively in the AI era, and how combining Cursor & ChatGPT can significantly boost productivity, with a simple ERP project example.

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1️⃣ What is Cursor?
Cursor is an AI-powered code editor.
It integrates AI directly into your coding environment, allowing you to:

  • Ask questions about your codebase
  • Generate functions, classes, or entire modules
  • Refactor code safely
  • Understand legacy code faster
  • Fix bugs with full project context πŸ‘‰ Think of Cursor as β€œAI pair programming inside your IDE.”

2️⃣ Programming in the AI Era
In the AI era, the role of a developer is evolving:
❌ Less time spent on:

  • Boilerplate code
  • Repetitive CRUD logic
  • Searching for common solutions βœ… More time spent on:
  • Architecture & system design
  • Business logic & domain modeling
  • Code quality, security, and scalability
  • Reviewing and validating AI output AI doesn’t replace developers β€” it amplifies developers who understand fundamentals.

3️⃣ How to Combine Cursor & ChatGPT for Better Results
The real power comes when Cursor and ChatGPT are used together.
πŸ”Ή ChatGPT β€” Strategic Thinking
Use ChatGPT for:

  • Architecture decisions
  • Data modeling & relationships
  • Explaining patterns (Repository, Unit of Work, DDD)
  • Planning features and edge cases
  • Writing high-level design ideas πŸ”Ή Cursor β€” Execution & Refinement Use Cursor for:
  • Generating code inside the real project
  • Refactoring based on existing files
  • Fixing bugs with full context
  • Writing tests that match the codebase πŸ’‘ Rule of thumb
  • ChatGPT helps you think
  • Cursor helps you build

🎯 Final Thought
AI tools like Cursor & ChatGPT are not shortcuts β€” they are force multipliers.
The developers who win in this era are those who:

  • Understand fundamentals
  • Ask precise questions
  • Review and validate AI output πŸ‘‰ The future belongs to AI-driven software developers, not AI-dependent ones.

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