Windsurf AI Tutorial for Beginners
AI Summary
Summary of Windsurf Tutorial Video
- Introduction to Windsurf
- Powerful AI code editor for faster coding.
- Suitable for beginners and large projects.
- Unique features that differentiate it from other AI tools.
- Getting Started
- Download from windsurf.com.
- Free tier available, upgrade recommended for full features.
- User Interface Overview
- File Explorer: Navigate files in computer folders.
- Code Viewer: Central panel for viewing and editing code.
- Cascade Panel: Main AI tool, akin to ChatGPT, capable of answering questions and modifying code.
- Terminal: Run commands and scripts directly from the editor.
- Creating a Full Stack Application
- Instructions to build a full stack app for checking domain name availability using the WHOIS API.
- Utilizes AI to determine architecture and technology stack (JavaScript, Node.js, Express, React).
- Terminal commands provided within the Cascade chat.
- AI Model Selection
- Choice of AI models like Claude 3.5 and Gemini 2.5 Pro based on task requirements.
- Developing Features
- Ability to improve UI using frameworks like Tailwind CSS.
- Integration of error handling in server code.
- Dynamic domain name generation feature added using Gemini 2.5 API.
- Deployment
- Direct deployment of applications from Windsurf editor.
- Example of deploying a 3D Space Invaders game.
- Conclusion and Next Steps
- Additional features like image generation and memories.
- Encouragement to improve prompting skills for better AI interactions.
Note: Full detailed instructions and command examples provided in the video transcript.