Cursor was still figuring things out when Windsurf arrived.
It must be said that this industry pays close attention to developers. Not only does it hit the mark accurately, but it also provides a “finishing blow” service. In order to prevent programmers from becoming complacent, it strives to promote personnel transformation through innovative tools.
The first agentic IDE, and then some. The Windsurf Editor is where the work of developers and AI truly flow together, allowing for a coding experience that feels like literal magic.
After viewing the official introduction, if you haven’t used Cursor, you might be confused; if you have used Cursor, you might share my doubts: what exactly is the difference between it and Cursor?
According to the official definition, this is an IDE. Its agentic capabilities allow this IDE to not only provide coding functions similar to Copilot but also to connect to the system environment, showcasing powerful engineering capabilities. This corresponds to the
