Some days, AI is a brilliant partner in software development; on others, it needs a firm hand. But every day, it’s changing the shape of our work.

The New Stack is a publication covering trends and technologies in cloud-native development, DevOps, and software delivery. Developers can learn about containerization, Kubernetes, and cloud computing, as well as explore topics such as microservices architecture, serverless computing, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

The New Stack

A senior software engineer shares 10 practical insights from integrating AI tools into daily development work. Key lessons include using AI for test writing to catch blind spots, understanding how AI can reinforce existing patterns versus driving innovation, comparing Windsurf and Cursor development environments, building trust through structured workflows, leveraging debug panels for troubleshooting, maintaining code ownership despite AI assistance, and recognizing when to work without AI. The author emphasizes that AI enhances productivity but doesn't replace human judgment, communication skills, or business understanding.

10 Insights from Integrating AI into My Coding Workflow

2. AI Cementing Patterns vs. Driving Innovation

3. Windsurf vs. Cursor: First Impressions

8. Prompting Yourself Before Prompting AI