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Developers debate using AI agents for initial project builds vs. manual prototyping

Users on the Cursor subreddit are discussing their approaches to using AI coding agents. Many prefer to build the initial project structure and prototype themselves before employing agents for specific changes or tasks. This approach stems from a desire to maintain control over the project's blueprint and ensure it aligns with their vision, rather than relying on an agent's potentially divergent initial structure. Some users also express a feeling of guilt or a desire to learn more throughout the development process, leading them to manually initiate projects. AI

IMPACT Developers are exploring optimal workflows for integrating AI coding agents into their development process, balancing agent assistance with manual control.

RANK_REASON User discussion on how to best utilize AI coding agents, rather than a product release or significant industry event.

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Developers debate using AI agents for initial project builds vs. manual prototyping

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Khoi_k_rakhum_name ·

    how do you guys actually use coding agents? let it complete the entire project or just use it to change stuff after building the initial prototype yourself?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>for me I always make the initial project myself. that includes the folder structures and mainly manually copying and pasting individual pages for claude, chatgpt or gemini (the browser versions). idk why. may be cause I don't want an agent to mak…