The author details their decision to revert from using Cursor to VSCode as their primary IDE, citing updated features in GitHub Copilot, cost-effectiveness, and familiarity from prior use. Key considerations include improved compatibility with Jupyter Notebooks and the new availability of advanced LLMs in VSCode. Emphasis is placed on the rapid development pace of GitHub Copilot and Microsoft's resources to enhance functionality, closing the gap with competitors like Cursor.

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IntroductionWhat I Liked Most About CursorWhy I Switched Back to VSCodeHow GitHub Copilot Closed the GapFinal Thoughts
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