I've been using Cursor for coding and found it quite effective. However, I've been having issues with Claude Code, even though I've read that it should be better. I'm particularly worried about how it handles complex typing errors in Python; it seems to get them wrong more often than not, especially compared to Cursor's agent mode. Can anyone offer tips or advice on how to use Claude Code more effectively?
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Remember, Claude Code has a different workflow compared to Cursor. It's designed to utilize more context, which means you might need to adapt your approach. When asking it to fix typing errors, consider asking it to generate unit tests and run linting to validate the results. This might help in getting more accurate fixes.
Have you checked out the best practices for using Claude Code? It's important to set it up correctly by installing the necessary MCP servers first. You can use the command "claude mcp add..." to install sequentialthinking and context7. This helps give Claude the context it needs to perform better. Also, try to focus on giving clear goals for your coding sessions, and make sure to guide it with your expectations.
That sounds interesting! I hadn't thought of setting context that way. Have you noticed any major improvements using that method?