I Tested Every AI Model for Coding & Cursor’s Secret Prompt



AI Summary

Summary of AI Model Selection for Software Development

  1. Overview of AI Models:
    • Discussion of OpenAI models (4.1, 3.7, 3.5) and alternatives like Gemini and Deepseek.
  2. Benchmarks for AI Models:
    • Importance of benchmarks for software developers.
    • Sources: LM Arena, openrouter.ai, and vellum.ai.
    • Context size and token cutoff are crucial metrics.
  3. Design Vibe Test:
    • Testing different models for web application design.
    • Models like OpenAI’s 03 outperformed 4.1 in design tasks.
  4. Recent Improvements in Tools:
    • Updates in Cursor 0.49 improving automated rules generation.
    • Windsurf’s deployment feature for direct project deployment to Netlify.
  5. Market Trends:
    • Notable company negotiations (e.g., Windsurf with OpenAI).
    • System prompt leaks from various providers discussed, emphasizing the complexity beyond just prompts.