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Build a Mini Spotify with Cursor
Learn the basics of AI-assisted coding by building a real music app with Cursor - no experience required
Learn the basics of AI-assisted coding by building a real music app with Cursor - no experience required
Difficulty
Beginner
Time to complete
90 minutes
Availability
Free
BUILD
Step-by-step guide to using Cursor AI editor. Build a working music player in 90 minutes while learning how to code with AI assistance.
Download Cursor, clone NextSound repo, and configure privacy settings.
Use Cursor's chat to understand the codebase and run the server.
Create a music queue using Agent mode with iterative feedback.
Set up reusable commands and rules to enforce coding standards.
Use .cursorignore to improve AI performance and protect sensitive data.
Every project documents itself as you go. Finish the work, and your proof is ready to share.
PROJECT
Ask AI questions about your codebase and get instant explanations
Let Cursor write code and implement features autonomously
Create custom prompts for repetitive tasks like documentation
Define standards and guidelines that AI automatically follows
Manage what code Cursor sees to improve performance
Use screenshots and prompts to guide AI to perfect results
AI-powered code editor with Claude integration for context-aware development
Music streaming platform UI used in NextSound project
Huge thanks to NextWork for all the awesome hands on projects. I've done 17 so far and counting. Keep up the great work.
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OUTCOME
Roles where these skills matter:
Master AI-assisted coding fundamentals - learn to build apps with Cursor's intelligent code editor
90 minutes from now, you'll have completed Build a Mini Spotify with Cursor. No prior experience needed. Just step-by-step guidance and a real project for your portfolio.
Beginner-friendly