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shows/870 - Windsurf forked VS Code to compete with Cursor. Talking the future of AI + Coding.md

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+number: 870
+title: "Windsurf forked VS Code to compete with Cursor. Talking the future of AI + Coding"
+date: 1737547200000
+url: https://traffic.libsyn.com/syntax/Syntax_-_870.mp3
+youtube_url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptekg6GNzIQ
+guest:
+  - name: Kevin Hou
+    github: khou22
+    twitter: kevinhou22
+    of: Windsurf
+    url: https://wind.surf/
+  - name: Varun Mohan
+    twitter: _mohansolo
+    of: Windsurf
+    url: https://wind.surf/
+---
+
+Wes and Scott talk with Kevin Hou and Varun Mohan from Windsurf about the evolving landscape of AI in coding, and the future of software development.
+
+### Show Notes
+
+* **[00:00](#t=00:00)** Welcome to Syntax!
+* **[00:50](#t=00:50)** The origins of Windsurf and Codeium
+  * [Windsurf](https://wind.surf/)
+  * [Codeium](https://codeium.com/)
+  * [Vs Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/)
+  * [Cursor](https://www.cursor.com/)
+* **[03:14](#t=03:14)** Rethinking IDE UX
+* **[05:45](#t=05:45)** Will Microsoft eventually implement these AI features in VS Code?
+* **[09:27](#t=09:27)** The "agentic" editor concept
+* **[17:58](#t=17:58)** The future of software development with AI
+* **[24:37](#t=24:37)** AI in large codebases
+* **[28:22](#t=28:22)** Brought to you by Sentry.io
+* **[28:46](#t=28:46)** How does AI stay current with frequent language/library updates?
+* **[33:07](#t=33:07)** Behind Windsurf's fresh design
+* **[35:23](#t=35:23)** Challenges with forking VS Code
+* **[38:47](#t=38:47)** AI and future innovations
+* **[43:04](#t=43:04)** How Windsurf approaches AI experimentation
+* **[45:11](#t=45:11)** Pricing and user segments
+* **[48:38](#t=48:38)** Will Windsurf ever run in the browser?
+* **[50:58](#t=50:58)** Sick Pick + Shameless Plugs
+
+### Sick Picks
+
+- Kevin: [Ricoh GR IIIx](https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/gr-3/)
+- Varun: [Di2 Shifter](https://bike.shimano.com/en-AU/technologies/details/di2.html)
+
+### Shameless Plugs
+
+- [Windsurf](https://wind.surf)
+
+### Hit us up on Socials!
+
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