@mattpocockuk: Cursor shipped a /thermo-nuclear-code-review for the TOUGHEST AI code review possible. But is it any good? Let's dive i…
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Cursor has shipped a new 'thermo-nuclear' code review feature for aggressive AI code review. Matt Pocock reviews its effectiveness.
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Cursor shipped a /thermo-nuclear-code-review for the TOUGHEST AI code review possible.
But is it any good? Let’s dive in: https://t.co/KbYDIh4qQ1
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