Cursor Tutorial for Beginners from Cursor's Head of AI Education (2025) | Lee Robinson

In this interview, Lee Robinson, formerly of Vercel and now at Cursor, discusses building apps with AI, focusing on how AI tools can be used by both new and experienced engineers. He emphasizes the importance of understanding fundamental software engineering principles even when using AI, and demonstrates how to use Cursor to set up a new app, including planning, initial setup, and testing. Robinson also shares advice for experienced engineers on integrating AI into their workflows to automate repetitive tasks and improve productivity, while stressing the need to maintain a strong understanding of software engineering practices.