Founders are leveraging advanced coding assistants, indicating a shift in how software development is approached, with tools like Cursor gaining popularity over GitHub Copilot.

When I use AI tools like Cursor and Wind Surf, it feels incredibly empowering, allowing me to create anything I envision.

Successful AI products like Cursor and Windsurf integrate existing large language models with external APIs and developer-focused tools, demonstrating the viability of the wrapper model.

AI coding really broke out in 2024, with most Y Combinator founders now using AI tools like Cursor to automate large programming tasks.

We built Windsurf because we recognized that AI was going to write over 90% of the software, changing the role of developers to primarily reviewing code.

Cursor and other AI-native integrated development environment tools are rapidly emerging, with 17% of respondents already using Cursor regularly.

Many startup founders are already using AI coding tools, with a significant increase in adoption from 0% to about 25-50% in just a few months, indicating a shift in how software is developed.

The rapid adoption of tools like Cursor among startup founders indicates a significant shift in how technology is being utilized in the startup ecosystem, and if a candidate doesn't use code generation tools like Cursor, I can't hire them because they won't be as productive as my team.

Using both Cursor and Windsurf simultaneously can enhance your workflow, allowing you to work on front-end and back-end tasks more efficiently.