• 870: Windsurf forked VS Code to compete with Cursor. Talking the future of AI + Coding

  • Jan 22 2025
  • Length: 58 mins
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870: Windsurf forked VS Code to compete with Cursor. Talking the future of AI + Coding

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  • Wes and Scott talk with Kevin Hou and Varun Mohan from Windsurf about the evolving landscape of AI in coding, and the future of software development.

    Show Notes
    • 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
    • 00:50 The origins of Windsurf and Codeium
      • Windsurf
      • Codeium
      • Vs Code
      • Cursor
    • 03:14 Rethinking IDE UX
    • 05:45 Will Microsoft eventually implement these AI features in VS Code?
    • 09:27 The "agentic" editor concept
    • 17:58 The future of software development with AI
    • 24:37 AI in large codebases
    • 28:22 Brought to you by Sentry.io
    • 28:46 How does AI stay current with frequent language/library updates?
    • 33:07 Behind Windsurf's fresh design
    • 35:23 Challenges with forking VS Code
    • 38:47 AI and future innovations
    • 43:04 How Windsurf approaches AI experimentation
    • 45:11 Pricing and user segments
    • 48:38 Will Windsurf ever run in the browser?
    • 50:58 Sick Pick + Shameless Plugs
    Sick Picks
    • Kevin: Ricoh GR IIIx
    • Varun: Di2 Shifter
    Shameless Plugs
    • Windsurf
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