Vibe Coding: Ben Todd - Building Cursor with Cursor

Inception: Building Cursor with Cursor Have you ever felt intimidated by AI coding tools, thinking they’re too complex or mysterious? What if I told you that you could build your own version of Cursor… using Cursor itself? This talk is a journey into the surprisingly accessible world of AI-powered development tools. I’ll take you behind the curtain to show how these “magical” systems actually work—and why they’re not magic at all. What You’ll Learn:
The Pattern Recognition Secret: How LLMs and vector databases work together (hint: it’s all about patterns) RAG Demystified: Retrieval Augmented Generation explained in plain English Live Demo: Watch me build a chatbot that can talk to codebases using Python, LangChain, and ChromaDB The Real Cost: Why simple ideas are worth billions (Cursor: $10B valuation, 30 employees)
Why This Matters: We’re living through a fundamental shift in how software gets built. Understanding these tools isn’t just about using them—it’s about recognizing opportunities, making informed decisions, and maybe even building the next big thing. This isn’t a talk for AI experts or Python gurus. It’s for curious developers who want to understand what’s really happening when they type a prompt and get working code back. No PhD required. Just bring your curiosity.

5:30-6:00 Arrive and Networking
6:00-6:15 News and Headlines
6:15-6:20 Community Announcements
6:20-6:25 Next Five Updates
6:25-7:45 Featured Talk: Vibe Coding - Ben Todd
7:45-8:30 Discussion and Networking