SMRTR ProgrammingDec 11, 2024Daily.dev

Devin review: is it a better AI coding agent than Cursor?

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Devin, a new AI coding agent, offers impressive capabilities but has workflow limitations. It can clone repos, add features, and create pull requests, but the Slack-based interface and long wait times make it less efficient than Cursor's real-time, IDE-integrated approach for most developers. At $500/month, Devin's value is questionable compared to more user-friendly alternatives.

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