Building a React To-Do App Using Cursor

Overview

• Aim: To build a React to-do app using Cursor without writing code.
• Prerequisites: Basic React project set up with Tailwind CSS and Framer Motion.

Steps to Create the To-Do App

1. Open Cursor Composer: Enter the prompt to add a to-do app to the project.

   • The app should include:
     • A form with an input and button to add a to-do item.
     • A list to display to-do items with options to mark as done, edit, and delete.
     • Utilize Tailwind CSS for styling and Framer Motion for animations.

2. Observe Changes: Cursor processes the prompt and updates the project.

   • After saving changes, view the app in the browser:
     • Add to-do items and observe animations when items are inserted into the list.
     • Items can be marked as done and deleted, with animations for removals.

3. Editing Items:

   • Double-click to edit a to-do item.
   • Initial behavior: Item updates after each keystroke.
   • Change this behavior to save after pressing enter:
     • Enter a new prompt in Cursor to modify the editing behavior.
     • Cursor updates the functionality accordingly.

4. Final Testing:

   • After adjusting the code:
     • Double-clicking an item allows editing, now saving only after pressing enter.
   • Result: A fully functioning to-do app with styling and animations.
   • Time taken: Approximately 3 minutes with Cursor, compared to an hour without it.

Code Review

• Cursor generates:
  • A to-do interface.
  • State variables for managing the list, input, and current editing item.
  • Functions for:
    • Adding items.
    • Toggling status (done/undone).
    • Deleting items.
    • Editing items.
  • Uses AnimatePresence from Framer Motion for animations.
  • JSX structure for rendering the to-do app.

Conclusion

• The to-do app serves as a basic introduction to app development with Cursor.
• Future plans to build more apps using Cursor.
• Encouragement for suggestions on the next mini-app to create.