I used Windsurf to build a simple Java / Spring Application

🚀 Discover Windsurf: The Next Evolution in AI Coding Assistants In this video, I take a first look at Windsurf, a groundbreaking agented code editor that's revolutionizing how developers interact with AI. Using a Spring Boot project as our example, I demonstrate how Windsurf doesn't just assist but actively flows with your development process, anticipating your needs and creating code that aligns with your preferences. What You'll Learn: ✅ The evolution of AI coding tools: from chatbots to agented environments ✅ How Windsurf differs from GitHub Copilot, JetBrains AI, and other coding assistants ✅ Setting up a Spring Boot REST API project with Windsurf as your coding partner ✅ Creating models, controllers, and services with simple prompts ✅ Adding caching functionality with minimal effort ✅ Using "Windsurf Rules" to customize the AI to follow your coding standards ✅ How Windsurf learns your preferences over time Windsurf vs. Other Tools Windsurf represents the cutting edge of AI development environments, where the assistant acts proactively rather than reactively. Unlike standalone chatbots that require manual code transfers, or inline assistants that only offer suggestions, Windsurf can manage multi-step coding tasks autonomously while keeping you in control. 📝 Resources: Windsurf referral link (supports the channel): https://windsurf.com/refer?referral_code=b0a1fbefff Spring Initializer: https://start.spring.io JSON Placeholder API: https://jsonplaceholder.typicode.com My JetBrains Junie tutorial: https://youtu.be/fcbSG8lm7So ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:12 Evolution of AI coding tools 3:05 Windsor pricing and OpenAI acquisition rumors 4:30 Setting up our Spring Boot project 6:15 Getting started with Windsor 7:40 Creating our REST API with Cascade 10:20 Refining code with custom preferences 12:45 Using REST Client instead of REST Template 15:30 Testing our application 16:20 Adding caching functionality 19:05 Windsor rules and preferences 20:40 Final thoughts and conclusions If you enjoyed this look at Windsor and would like to see more AI coding tool reviews and comparisons, let me know in the comments below! 👋🏻Connect with me: Website: https://www.danvega.dev Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealdanvega Github: https://github.com/danvega LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danvega Newsletter: https://www.danvega.dev/newsletter SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: http://bit.ly/2re4GH0 ❤️