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Cursor IDE users find it hard to switch back to traditional IDEs

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Users of the Cursor IDE are finding it difficult to return to traditional integrated development environments due to Cursor's advanced features. The IDE's ability to perform multi-line edits and its context awareness are highlighted as significant improvements, making it feel more like a pair-programming partner that understands the entire codebase. AI

IMPACT Highlights user preference for AI-integrated development tools over traditional ones.

RANK_REASON User discussion about a specific software tool, not a new release or major industry event.

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Cursor IDE users find it hard to switch back to traditional IDEs

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/OddStreet4327 ·

    Is anyone else finding it hard to go back to regular IDEs after using Cursor?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I’ve been using Cursor for my recent projects, and the multi-line edits and context awareness feel like a massive leap forward. It feels less like an autocomplete tool and more like actually pair-programming with an engineer who already knows my …

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