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Cursor users question long AI prompts for code generation

Users on the Cursor IDE subreddit are discussing the challenges and effectiveness of using extremely long prompts for AI code generation. Many express skepticism about the reliability and quality of outputs from prompts that take 40 minutes or more to process. The conversation revolves around whether such lengthy prompts are practical for generating complex features or if smaller, more focused prompts yield better results. AI

IMPACT Highlights user concerns about the practical application and reliability of long-form AI code generation, suggesting a need for improved prompt engineering or model capabilities.

RANK_REASON User discussion on a product's capabilities and limitations.

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

    People who run 40min+ prompts, how do you manage to actually get good outputs?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I've been seeing lot's of people online and at my work place just rip these hour long prompts and it kind of boggles my mind. Like, how do you trust the output? How do you know the code isn't a complete mess? Are you actually even getting good re…