Context-powered prompts

Software Development with Cursor

Francesca Donadoni

AI Curriculum Manager, DataCamp

@ References

@ references to reference
- files
- folders
- documentation
Can be added as part of any prompt

at references

@ References

Referencing:
- Anchors the AI to real project data
- Points it to specific files, folders, or docs

referencing files.png

More @ References

$$

@file: to point to a specific file
@folder: to provide an overview of a folder's contents
@code: to highlight a particular code snippet
@cursor rules: to follow predefined coding conventions
@past chats: to recall previous discussions or decisions

Slash Commands

Offer quick control over context

managing context.png

Slash Commands

$$

/Reset Context resets context to the default state
/Generate Cursor Rules creates rule files for consistent AI behavior
/Disable Iterate on Lints stops automatic lint fixes
/Add Open Files to Context adds all open editor tabs
/Add Active Files to Context adds only visible files in view

slash commands.png

Let's practice!

Software Development with Cursor

Preparing Video For Download...