I Built 2 Full Stack Django Apps in 72 Hours Using Cursor AI

I set a challenge for myself: build two production-ready full-stack web applications in 72 hours using Python/Django, Tailwind CSS, Gemini, and Cursor AI.

Here is what I built during the sprint:

1. Event Ticketing Platform: Features Bento-box card layouts, dynamic ticket tiers, and QR validation.
2. E-Commerce Shop: Complete with product listings, dynamic cart management, and seamless UI flow.

What I Learned

• AI Speed vs. Control: Using Cursor AI for routine boilerplate sped up the build by 3x, but setting strict architectural boundaries early was crucial to keep Django templates and logic clean.
• Prompt Precision: Prompting Gemini with clear UI context yielded faster, high-performing Tailwind designs.

Check out the full build workflow and screen recordings in the video attached! Drop your thoughts or feedback in the comments.