Coder of 20+ yrs turned creator now teaching AI & automation to founders. Every week, I send 1-2 emails with free prompts, tools and news. Guaranteed no spam.
Why Your First Cursor AI App Will Suck (And Why That's Okay)
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Hey Reader, Thank you for exploding my YouTube channel this week. But here's what I noticed from your comments: You find Cursor frustrating compared to tools like Lovable, Replit, or Bolt. I get it. Those tools are designed to be no-code friendly. They hold your hand through the entire process. Cursor doesn't. There's a learning curve that most people will quit on too early. But the founders who push through that initial frustration, they turn into heroes. They build things the "no-code crowd" will never understand. And they do it for a fraction of the cost. Think about it. Cursor is a tool that not only builds your app but can also:
All starting at $20/month. Even Better Than Cursor?Look, Cursor doesn't pay me. I promote them because for the price there's no better AI coding tool in the world right now. But if money isn't a problem for you, there are better tools. And when I say "better", here's what I mean:
Windsurf, for example, is very similar but costs a bit more every month due to how their credits work. VSCode + Cline is even better, but might cost as much as $30-100/day, which is no joke. It all depends on how much you're willing to spend to save time and headache. What's Coming NextI just published a complete Cursor AI Beginner Tutorial for those who haven't started yet. It explains in easy to follow steps, and in just 10 minutes, how to set it all up. This is just the beginning. I'm building something much bigger: A community of founders who use AI to build their next million-dollar idea. And I want you to be part of it. If you're new to this newsletter, welcome aboard. I appreciate you. Talk next week, P.S. Drop a comment on my latest video if there's something specific you want me to build with Cursor. I'm taking requests! |
Robin Ebers
Coder of 20+ yrs turned creator now teaching AI & automation to founders. Every week, I send 1-2 emails with free prompts, tools and news. Guaranteed no spam.
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