[A Programming Dialogue Between Zhuge Liang and Ma Su]
“Mr. Kongming, I’ve recently encountered some troubles in my team project. I worry about making mistakes every time we merge code, and I often don’t know what my colleagues have changed…”
Ma Su looked at me with a troubled expression, and I stroked my beard and smiled: “Don’t worry, today I will teach you how to use Cursor’s version control features to make team collaboration smooth and effortless.”
Getting to Know Version Control
“Sir, I heard that Cursor has built-in Git functionality. Is that true?”
“That’s right. Cursor not only inherits the powerful genes of VS Code but also optimizes source code management. Let me demonstrate the basic operations.”
I opened Cursor and pointed to the source control icon on the left side, saying: “Do you see this branch icon? Click it to see the change status of all files.”
def calculate_total(items):
# New function to calculate total price of items
return sum(item.price for item in items)“Wow! The changed files are automatically displayed, and the modified areas are highlighted!”
“Exactly, and you can easily view the modification history. Let’s do a practical operation.”
Team Collaboration in Action
“Let’s look at a real scenario. Suppose you are developing the shopping cart feature, and your colleague Xiao Qiao is working on the payment module.”
I demonstrated the operation of creating a new branch:
# Use the shortcut Cmd+Shift+P (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows) in Cursor
# Type “Git: Create Branch...”“Click the branch name in the bottom left corner to easily switch and create branches. After adding the code, let’s commit the changes.”
“Mr. Zhuge, what kind of description should I write when committing code?”
“Good question! Let me teach you a trick:
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Start with a verb (add/fix/update)
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Briefly state the changes
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Supplement with specific details if necessary
For example:
feat: add shopping cart calculation
- Implement total price calculation
- Add tax processingConflict Resolution Skills
“But sir, sometimes merging code results in conflicts, and that worries me…”
“Don’t panic, Cursor provides us with a clear conflict resolution interface. Look here:”
<<<<<<<< HEAD
function processPayment(amount) {
return amount * 1.1; // Your code
=======
function processPayment(amount) {
return amount * 1.08; // Colleague's code
>>>>>>>> feature/payment“Do you see the markers? Cursor uses colors to distinguish between current changes and incoming changes. You can:
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Select to keep current changes
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Select to accept incoming changes
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Or manually edit to merge both pieces of code.”
“That’s amazing! This way, I won’t be afraid of messing up the code.”
Efficiency Boosting Tips
“Sir, do you have any more tricks to share?”
“Let me teach you a few more practical tips:
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Use
git stashto temporarily save changes -
View file history through Cursor’s Timeline
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Use
git blameto see code author information
All these operations have a graphical interface in Cursor, so there’s no need to memorize commands.”
Summary
“Did you learn anything today, my dear?”
“Yes! With the help of Cursor, team collaboration is a piece of cake!”
“Good, using tools well can make programming twice as effective. Remember, version control is not just a tool for managing code but also a bridge for team collaboration.”
“Until next time, I’m off to practice the skills I’ve just learned!”
Watching Ma Su leave joyfully, I felt a deep sense of satisfaction. In this world of code, tools can indeed become the most capable assistants for developers.