AI Code Editors Add Overhead Without Value for Experienced Developers
Developers who adopt AI-enhanced editors like Cursor and Windsurf frequently find they introduce lag, opinionated UI constraints, and telemetry concerns without meaningfully improving on a well-configured terminal setup. The market lacks a lightweight AI coding integration that feels native to expert workflows rather than designed for beginners.
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