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Accept, Refine, Iterate: A Healthy Workflow with Cursor
Build the habit of evaluating AI output.
What You Will Learn
- Adopt the read-evaluate-accept-or-iterate loop.
- Define acceptance criteria.
- Use follow-ups to iterate.
- Build verification into every acceptance.
- Recognize anti-patterns.
Why This Matters
The biggest source of Cursor-induced bugs is accepting AI output without reading it.
Concept Explained
The loop: read AI output, evaluate (correct? complete? idiomatic?), accept or iterate, verify (run tests).
How It Works
See the step-by-step tutorial below for practical implementation.
Step-by-Step Tutorial
1. Step 1
Review the concept and why this matters.2. Step 2
Follow the practical steps.3. Step 3
Apply to your codebase.4. Step 4
Verify results.5. Step 5
Iterate based on findings.Real-World Example
A developer applied this and saved significant time while improving code quality.
Common Mistakes
- Not verifying AI output.
- Vague prompts.
- Not using .cursorrules.
- Ignoring model selection.
Best Practices
- Start simple.
- Verify AI output.
- Use .cursorrules.
- Pick the right model.
- Document your workflow.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | How to Fix |
|---|---|
| Issue | Fix: follow best practices and iterate. |
Practical Exercise
Your Turn
Apply this to your codebase. Document what you learn.
Key Takeaways
- Loop: read, evaluate, accept or iterate, verify.
- Read every AI suggestion before accepting.
- Iterate via follow-up prompts.
- Verify by running tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question?
Another?
Further Reading
Official References
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