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Windsurf for Beginners: AI Coding Crash Course

Name: Windsurf for Beginners: AI Coding Crash Course
Rating: 4.5 (240 reviews)

Learn Windsurf step by step for Development & Vibe Coding. Use AI to generate code, refactor, fix errors, and more

Role Play

Created byAnton Voroniuk, Dmytro Vasyliev, Anton Voroniuk Support, Dmytro Vasyliev Support

Last updated 6/2026

English

What you'll learn

Set up Windsurf Code Editor and understand its plans, privacy settings, and usage limits
Explore Windsurf key features: Tab & Supercomplete, Codelenses, Command, Cascade, Chat Modes and Context
Learn how to use Windsurf Chat modes — Chat, Write, and Plan — for different coding tasks
And much more to enhance your AI skills.

Course content

9 sections • 44 lectures • 4h 56m total length

Welcome Video0:50
This video is an introduction to the course.
Course Setup Lecture0:56
Official Course Setup Lecture
Course Requirements0:53
In this lesson, you will learn what the course requirements are.
How to Study on Udemy2:15
In this lesson, you will explore how to study on the platform.

Introduction: Why You Should Use Windsurf1:02
Learn how Windsurf boosts productivity and helps developers work smarter.
Overview of Windsurf3:57
A quick tour of Windsurf’s core features and capabilities.
Your Journey in Windsurf
Popular Use Cases of Windsurf for Developers9:01
Discover practical scenarios where Windsurf shines.
Windsurf Payment Plans & Limitations7:41
Understand pricing options and any usage restrictions.
Understand Windsurf Data Privacy6:32
See how Windsurf handles your data and keeps it secure.

Setting Up the Windsurf Editor3:50
Install and configure Windsurf for your environment.
Quick start with Windsurf7:41
Begin using Windsurf in just a few minutes.
Learn more about Tab & Supercomplete6:12
Speed up coding with advanced autocompletion tools.
Use In-line Command for Quick Questioons5:02
Get instant answers without leaving your code.
Windsurf Codelenses for Quick Actions3:50
Execute key tasks directly from your code view.
Use of Windsurf Cascade (Chat Interface)8:14
Interact with Windsurf through its powerful chat assistant.
Master Vibe & Replace Feature7:16
Quickly grasp a project's architecture and use advanced refactoring tools to execute large-scale, intelligent code and configuration updates.
Windsurf DeepWiki Feature Explained8:50
Learn to navigate deep technical documentation and internal knowledge bases to rapidly solve complex AI development problems and understand obscure features.

How Workspace Local Works in Windsurf4:13
Understand how Windsurf indexes and processes your local workspace to power intelligent coding assistance.
Ignore Files and Folders with .codeiumignore3:58
Learn how to exclude specific files and directories from Windsurf indexing using the .codeiumignore file.
Understanding Project Rules and Memories9:16
Explore how rules and memories guide Windsurf’s behavior and maintain consistent project context.
Overview Popular Rules Templates and Best Practices8:13
Review commonly used rules templates and best practices shared by the developer community.
Create your Own Rules Template to Guide Windsurf7:02
Learn how to design custom rules templates to tailor Windsurf to your project needs.
Rules Templates for Frontend Developers0:50
Discover ready-to-use rules templates specifically optimized for frontend development workflows.
Understand Workflows for Repeated Tasks6:27
Learn how workflows automate repetitive development tasks inside Windsurf.
Overview Popular Community Workflow Examples7:46
Explore real-world workflow examples created and shared by the Windsurf community.
Create and Run Your Own Workflow7:05
Build and execute custom workflows to streamline your development process.
Workflow Templates for Developers0:46
Access useful workflow templates that accelerate common developer tasks.

Understand Agent Skills in Windsurf9:30
Learn what Agent Skills are and how they extend Windsurf with custom automated capabilities.
Overview Popular Agent Skills from the Community9:25
Review widely used Agent Skills created and shared by the developer community.
Build and Configure Your First Agent Skill8:51
Step-by-step guide to creating and configuring your first custom Agent Skill.
Popular Agent Skill Templates for Developers0:36
Discover practical Agent Skill templates designed to accelerate developer workflows.

What Is Prompt Engineering?4:54
Introduction to the skill of writing effective instructions for AI.
Common Mistakes and Challenges4:19
Avoid typical errors that cause poor AI responses.
Best Practices for Writing Prompts7:53
Guidelines for writing precise, structured, and actionable prompts.
Advanced Prompting Techniques6:02
Use multi-turn prompts, constraints, examples, and role-playing for better outputs.
Role-Based Prompts for Smarter Outputs4:34
Leverage personas like “Project Manager” or “Senior Developer” for context-aware results.

Requirements

No experience with Windsurf or AI tools is required
A basic understanding of JavaScript and React is helpful, but not required

Description

Learn Windsurf from scratch in practice.

You’ll explore how Windsurf works, understand its interface, and use its key features step by step. We’ll also walk through Windsurf pricing plans, privacy settings, and how to make the most of AI coding tools in your daily workflow.

Who is this course for?

Beginner developers who want to learn Windsurf and AI tools
React or JavaScript learners looking to code faster with AI
Students and professionals exploring real-world AI coding workflows
Anyone curious how Windsurf works in real projects

What's in this course?

WINDSURF: Learn how to use Windsurf Editor with Supercomplete, Cascade Chat Modes, Plan Mode, DeepWiki, Rules, and Memories for efficient AI Development.
PROMPTS: Learn how to apply Prompt Engineering, fix Mistakes, use Best Practices, and write Role-Based Prompts with Advanced Techniques.
CHAT GPT: Learn how to use ChatGPT for Coding, Research, and Projects, customize with Custom Instructions, manage Memory, explore Models, etc.

This Course includes

Theory and Practice: About 2 hours of lectures with many practical examples (3-10 min lessons duration).
Udemy Certificate: which you will receive after completing the course.
Support: If you have any questions, we will always be willing to answer them.

Meet your instructor!

Dmytro Vasyliev - Senior Front-end Engineer with more than 10 years of professional experience in developing complex Web Applications. I have extensive experience with React and other frameworks, having used it in various projects to build dynamic and efficient user interfaces.

Do you need to be concerned?

This course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Join our course today to learn how to build your first application in React!

Who this course is for:

Beginner developers who want to learn Windsurf and AI tools
React or JavaScript learners looking to code faster with AI
Students and professionals exploring real-world AI coding workflows
Anyone curious how Windsurf works in real projects

Windsurf for Beginners: AI Coding Crash Course

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 5min

WINDSURF: Introduction to Windsurf6 lectures • 28min

WINDSURF: Getting Started with Windsurf8 lectures • 51min

WINDSURF: Understand Windsurf Chat Modes and Context4 lectures • 37min

WINDSURF: Organize Codebase with Indexing, Rules & Memory10 lectures • 56min

WINDSURF: Dive into Agent Skills4 lectures • 28min

PROMPTS: Master Prompt Engineering5 lectures • 28min

VIBE CODING SKILLS: Learn Vibe Coding for Development1 lecture • 1hr

Summary3 lectures • 4min

Requirements

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