Codeium's Windsurf : This NEW & FULLY FREE AI Editor BEATS CURSOR!

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In this video, I'll be telling you about Codeium's Windsurf which is a new & free AI Editor that can beat Cursor for FREE. It allows you to access Claude 3.5 Sonnet for free with it and use it to generate some great applications with it. I'll be generating a full stack app with it and testing it to see if it can really outperform Cursor for free. It is a new Cursor Alternative.

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Key Takeaways:

✅ Big News in AI! Cursor and Supermaven merged, creating one of the most powerful AI coding extensions for developers seeking top autocompletion tools.

⚡️ Codeium’s New AI Editor, Windsurf, is here! A new competitor to Cursor, offering faster, smarter coding with Codeium’s intelligent autocomplete and multi-file support.

???? Unique "Flows" Feature: Windsurf’s "Flows" allows it to analyze multiple files and contexts in one go, making it a top choice among AI-powered IDEs like Cursor and Cline.

???? Built-in Multi-File Editing with Cascade: Cascade adds multi-file editing, commands, and contextual awareness, making Windsurf even better than Cursor’s Composer in free mode.

???? Affordable AI for Coders: Windsurf Pro costs only $10/month, 50% cheaper than Cursor’s subscription, with unlimited requests for developers aiming to boost productivity.

???? Free Tier Limitations: The free version has a read-only Cascade, which may not be enough for many devs—especially when free tools like Codeium provide full functionality within VS Code.

???? VS Code Fork: Windsurf is built on VS Code’s familiar interface, making it easy for developers to transition while experiencing powerful AI-driven enhancements.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
00:54 - About Codeium's new WindSurf AI Editor & Cascade
04:03 - Setup, Usage & Testing
09:39 - Ending