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User seeks IDE alternatives to Cursor, asks about IBM bob

A user on Reddit is seeking recommendations for an IDE, specifically asking how IBM's "bob" compares to Cursor. The user previously used Cursor but stopped due to an account hack and is now looking for alternatives to resume their projects. AI

RANK_REASON This is a user query on a niche subreddit, not a news event.

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User seeks IDE alternatives to Cursor, asks about IBM bob

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/sans5z ·

    Has anyone tried IBM bob? How does it compare with cursor?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Basically the title. I haven't been using cursor for a while after my account got hacked(not cursors fault) and someone used up more than what I could pay. Now I am back searching for a good IDE to get back to my old projects. Is still cursor the…