AI-Powered Development with Cursor & Claude Code
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AI-Powered Development with Cursor & Claude Code

Intermediate2h 41minLast updated 04/2026
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From code assistant to AI-native development workflow. This path teaches developers how to use AI tools as true development partners. Learn to design, build, and ship features faster, work effectively in both new and existing codebases, and apply AI in a way that scales across teams.
Content (11)
Introduction
Welcome to the course. Get an overview of the learning path and what you will be able to do by the end.
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Course Introduction
2minIntermediate
Watch the course overview to understand the full learning path structure.
Why AI Changes Everything for Developers
Understand the real shift: how LLMs work, the exponential capability curve, and two complementary interaction styles.
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Why AI Changes Everything for Developers
7minIntermediate
Watch the video on what changed in AI-assisted development, context windows, agentic tools, and AI strengths and limitations.
The Core Skill: Thinking in Prompts
Master the transferable skill: structuring prompts with task, context, constraints, and examples. Learn the difference between prompt engineering and context engineering.
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The Core Skill: Thinking in Prompts
10minIntermediate
Watch the video on prompt anatomy, common anti-patterns, context windows, and the distinction between prompt engineering and context engineering.
Designing Your Product with AI
Use AI as a thinking and design tool before writing code. Brainstorm, generate mockups, iterate visually, and produce specs in minutes instead of days.
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Designing Your Product with AI
10minIntermediate
Watch the live demo: from problem clarification to working Kanban prototype using Claude for brainstorming, domain modeling, and visual mockups.
Getting Started with AI Development Tools
Get hands-on with both AI paradigms: Claude Code as an autonomous terminal agent, and Cursor as an AI pair programmer in the IDE.
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Getting Started with Claude Code
5minIntermediate
Watch the demo on Claude Code: the agentic loop, natural language prompts, slash commands, piping, and CLAUDE.md context files.
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Getting Started with Cursor
31minIntermediate
Watch the comprehensive demo on Cursor: tab completion, inline editing, chat panel, Agent mode, Plan mode, .cursorrules, rollback, and cost management.
Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
Build the judgment layer: when to use Cursor, when to use Claude Code, when to use both, and when to stop using AI entirely.
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Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
13minIntermediate
Watch the side-by-side comparison: same feature in Cursor and Claude Code, with honest tradeoff analysis and the recommended combined workflow.
Building a Real Feature End-to-End
The flagship module: take a feature from spec to working code. See real mistakes, debugging loops, and judgment calls switching between tools.
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Building a Real Feature End-to-End
9minIntermediate
Watch the extended demo comparing Claude Code and Cursor builds on the Sales Pipeline app, including test plans, rollback, and tool assessment.
Working with Existing Codebases
The reality check: explore, understand, and safely modify codebases you did not write. Learn why AI struggles with implicit relationships and how to bridge the gap.
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Working with Existing Codebases
9minIntermediate
Watch the demo on The Atomic CRM: adding a feature to an unfamiliar codebase, backfill failures, ambiguity traps, and the explore-first workflow.
AI in Your Team's Workflow
Shift from individual productivity to team capability. Set up team context files, define safe change classes, measure impact, and avoid common adoption mistakes.
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AI in Your Team's Workflow
8minIntermediate
Watch the lecture on team-level AI adoption: Git integration, team standards as code, ownership zones, change briefs, and strategic takeaways.
Final Assessment
Put your knowledge to the test. Complete an interview with an Engineering Manager to demonstrate your understanding of AI-powered development tools and workflows.
Professional Communication
AI Simulation
AI Tools Adoption — Developer Interview
1hBasicInterview
Discuss your understanding of AI-powered development tools with Alex, a senior Engineering Manager. Answer situational questions about configuring AI tools, reviewing AI-generated code, prototyping with AI, and working with legacy codebases.
Introduction
Created by Andy Larkin, AWS APJ Community Hero of the Year 2024, with input from the Anthropos engineering team.
Andy LarkinAndy Larkin
AWS APJ Community Hero of the Year 2024
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