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Anysphere · Coding
Cursor Academy
An editor that writes code with you, not for you.
You'll start with
describe a small change in plain English and watch it land correctly across three files.
The step up
codebase-aware chat, which answers using your actual project instead of generic examples.
Know the limit
it happily writes plausible code that doesn't run, so tests matter more than ever.
Five levels
Level 1
Beginner
3 lessonsOpen it, understand it, get one useful thing out of it today.
Level 2
Intermediate
3 lessonsUse it for real work every week without second-guessing yourself.
- The feature that changes everything: codebase-aware chatMost people never touch codebase-aware chat. It's the difference between casual and confident.12 min
- Working in steps instead of one big askBreak a big job into stages and quality jumps immediately.12 min
- Connecting Anysphere to the rest of your workWhere it plugs in: Git, GitHub, terminals and the whole VS Code extension ecosystem.12 min
Level 3
Advanced
3 lessonsBuild repeatable workflows other people can rely on.
- agent mode with rules files, properlyThe advanced surface of Cursor and when it's worth the effort.15 min
- Quality control: catching what the AI gets wrongA checking system, so you don't have to trust and hope.15 min
- Cost, speed and knowing when not to use AnysphereThe judgement that separates a professional from an enthusiast.15 min
Level 4
Expert
3 lessonsPush the tool to its limits and know exactly where it breaks.
- Pushing Anysphere to its limitsFind the edge deliberately, before it finds you in production.18 min
- Evaluating outputs like an engineerMove from 'that looks good' to a score you can defend.18 min
- Governance, privacy and using Anysphere safely at workWhat goes in, who can see it, and what you promise people.18 min
Level 5
Master
3 lessonsTeach it, standardise it, and roll it out across a team.