Initially, the Windsurf coding agent was pretty good and relevant, but lately it seems like it has lost track compared with Cursor and VS Code.

which speeds up development without getting in the way of my workflow. Tools such as intelligent code completion, contextual code generation, inline editing, and project-wide awareness cut down on repetitive coding and keep me focused on the work that matters. The interface also feels clean and responsive, so it’s easy to iterate on ideas, refactor code, and troubleshoot issues efficiently, which ultimately boosts my overall productivity as a developer.

What I like most about Windsurf, now rebranded as Devin Desktop, is how naturally the AI fits into my development workflow. I mainly use it for Playwright automation with TypeScript, and it has saved me a lot of time when creating new test cases, updating existing ones, fixing locators, and getting up to speed on an unfamiliar codebase. Instead of constantly switching between the IDE and a browser, I can stay in the IDE and still get useful code suggestions, clear explanations, and refactoring help. The Cascade AI feature has been the biggest highlight for me. It understands the project context really well and can work across multiple files, which is especially helpful when I’m making changes to an automation framework. It doesn’t just generate code; it also explains what it changed and why, which makes it easier to understand, review, and apply the updates with confidence. The UI is clean and easy to get used to, particularly if you’ve worked with VS Code before. Performance has been solid with my Playwright projects, and having Git integration, terminal access, extensions, and debugging all in one place keeps everything streamlined, so my workflow feels smooth from start to finish. Overall, it’s one of those tools that genuinely helps me get more done in less time. The AI capabilities, combined with the familiar IDE experience, have made it my preferred environment for Playwright and TypeScript development, and I feel it offers excellent value for the productivity gains it provides.