870: Windsurf forked VS Code to compete with Cursor. Talking the future of AI + Coding

This interview podcast features Wes, Scott, Kevin Hou, and Varun Mohan discussing the impact of AI on web development and the creation of Windsurf, an AI-powered code editor. The conversation begins with an introduction to Windsurf and its comparison to similar tools like Copilot, followed by a discussion on the evolving developer experience with AI and the need for improved UI/UX. Specific features of Windsurf, such as its "agentic" approach to code generation and context retrieval, are highlighted, along with the company's pricing model and future plans. The discussion concludes with reflections on the future of software development with AI, emphasizing increased developer productivity and the potential for non-developers to build applications. A key takeaway is that AI tools are not replacing developers but augmenting their capabilities, leading to increased efficiency and a higher bar for software features.