I Tested Every AI Model for Coding & Cursor’s Secret Prompt
AI Summary
Summary of AI Model Selection for Software Development
- Overview of AI Models:
- Discussion of OpenAI models (4.1, 3.7, 3.5) and alternatives like Gemini and Deepseek.
- 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.
- Design Vibe Test:
- Testing different models for web application design.
- Models like OpenAI’s 03 outperformed 4.1 in design tasks.
- Recent Improvements in Tools:
- Updates in Cursor 0.49 improving automated rules generation.
- Windsurf’s deployment feature for direct project deployment to Netlify.
- Market Trends:
- Notable company negotiations (e.g., Windsurf with OpenAI).
- System prompt leaks from various providers discussed, emphasizing the complexity beyond just prompts.