Refactoring Code with Cursor

How to clean up messy code fast using AI suggestions.

Lesson Notes

AI-assisted refactoring is one of the highest-ROI uses of Cursor. Select any block of code, use Cmd+K, and describe the improvement. Good refactoring prompts: "add error handling", "break this into smaller functions", "add TypeScript types", "make this more readable", "remove duplication". The AI keeps the logic the same while improving structure.

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Quick Check

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Q1.To refactor a function with Cursor, you should:

Q2.Which of these is a strong refactoring prompt?

Q3.AI refactoring preserves:

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Your Challenge

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Pick the messiest function in your current project. Select it all, hit Cmd+K, and prompt: "Refactor this to be more readable, add TypeScript types, and add a JSDoc comment." Accept or adjust the output.

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