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I wasted 2 days using Cursor with the 3.7 thinking models to implement a relatively straightforward task (somewhat malicious compliance with being highly encour
by octo888 1y ago
I wasted 2 days using Cursor with the 3.7 thinking models to implement a relatively straightforward task (somewhat malicious compliance with being highly encouraged to use the tools, and because a coworker insisted I use their overly complex mini framework instead of just plain code for this task)
It went round in circles doubting itself. When I challenged it, it would redo or undo too much of its work instead of focussing on what I'm asking it about. It seemed to be desperate to please me, backing down to my challenging it.
Ie depending on it turned me into a junior coder. Overly complex code, jumping to code without enough thought etc
Yes yes I'm holding it wrong
The code they create seems to be creating a mess that also is solved by AI. Huge sprawling messes. Funny that. God help us if we need to clear up these messes if AI dies down
- bluefirebrand 1y agoIf it helps any, this is not just you. I'm having the same kinds of problems, both with "being pressured to use the tools" and also being completely run around in circles when I try