3 Things I Learned Last Week #95 – When AI Gets Stuck, Humans Shine

Welcome to the 95th edition of “3 Things I Learned Last Week”! 🌟

We’re about to embark on a journey through the treacherous waters of my brain. Don’t worry, I’ve got a life jacket for you – it’s called “humor” and it’s 100% biodegradable.

Here’s what we’re diving into this week (no scuba gear required):

1. New Cursor Agents – The AI Assistant That Might Just Need Its Own Assistant
2. Why AI is Making Software Dev Skills MORE Valuable – Plot Twist: Humans Still Relevant!
3. Will Anthropic’s MCP Work With Other LLMs? – Spoiler Alert: It’s Not Just a Bad 80s Movie Reference

Let’s get this show on the road! (Or the information superhighway, if you’re feeling nostalgic.)

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🤖 New Cursor Agents – The AI Assistant That Might Just Need Its Own Assistant

Remember when you thought Clippy was annoying? Oh, how naive we were. Enter Cursor Agents, the new kid on the block promising to revolutionize… well, everything. But is it all it’s cracked up to be? Let’s find out!

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Good news: Cursor Agents can handle files and apply code in real-time! Bad news: It might accidentally delete your magnum opus while trying to organize your desktop.
• Pro tip: Tag your files manually unless you want your family photos filed under “Potential Blackmail Material.”
• Current verdict: It’s about as productive as a sloth on vacation. But hey, at least it’s trying!

🎬 Watch the full breakdown here – bring popcorn, it’s a wild ride!

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🧠 Why AI is Making Software Dev Skills MORE Valuable – Plot Twist: Humans Still Relevant!

Worried AI is coming for your job? Fear not, fellow code monkey! Turns out, we’re not obsolete yet. Here’s why your skills are still in high demand (phew!).

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• AI hits a wall faster than a drunk driver when it comes to complex behaviors and bugs. Human developers: 1, Skynet: 0.
• AI is like your eager intern – great at grunt work, terrible at strategy. You’re still the boss, baby!
• The future? AI might personalize your code in real-time. But don’t worry, it won’t steal your coffee or your girlfriend.

🎬 Watch how AI is transforming dev work – no time travel required!

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🔗 Will Anthropic’s MCP Work With Other LLMs? – Spoiler Alert: It’s Not Just a Bad 80s Movie Reference

Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol is here to save the day! Or at least make your life slightly less miserable when working with different LLMs. Let’s dive in!

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• MCP is like the Esperanto of LLMs – a universal language that actually works (looking at you, high school Spanish).
• It’s got a server, it’s got a client – it’s basically the Batman and Robin of AI integration.
• Switch between LLMs faster than you can say “Claude, Mistral, Llama” three times fast. It’s like magic, but with more coding and less top hats.

🎬 Explore the MCP magic here – no rabbit required!

That’s all, folks! Hope this edition of “3 Things I Learned Last Week” tickled your fancy and your neurons. If not, well, there’s always next week!

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May your code be bug-free and your coffee be strong!

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