To solve these issues, the team introduced AI-assisted development gradually. The goal was to improve the process without pausing ongoing feature delivery. Instead of a complete shift all at once, the team implemented small, practical updates that could be tested immediately on real tasks.
This step-by-step approach allowed the team to validate results, adjust rules, and expand AI involvement with confidence.
1. Cursor Rules Creation
The team started by documenting the most complex integrations. These integrations contained detailed mapping rules and error-handling logic. Turning them into clear AI-readable rules became the foundation for reliable AI assistance.
Once the core logic was captured, the team expanded the rules to describe architecture, naming conventions, folder structure, and expected behavior across the entire repository.
2. Test Coverage Expansion
A high level of test coverage was essential for predictable results. By raising coverage above 90%, testers provided the AI with clear behavior definitions. The tests outlined not just expected outputs but also domain-specific rules that guided AI decisions.
3. Workflow Integration
Cursor was connected to the team’s main tools:
- Linear: AI could review code, spot issues, and create tickets automatically.
- Slack: Developers triggered tasks by tagging Cursor or linking a ticket.
- GitHub: Cursor submitted pull requests, wrote code, and added review comments.
This created a development flow where AI could support every stage—from task creation to code reviews.
4. Autonomous Enablement
As the rules library improved, Cursor gained the ability to complete straightforward integrations independently. It handled setup, endpoints, validation, and tests based on Client’s expected patterns.
Developers focused on reviewing and refining the final result instead of writing repetitive code.
5. Continuous Refinement
In daily development, the team observed AI behavior, gathered feedback, and updated the rule system. This ongoing improvement increased accuracy and allowed the AI to take on more work over time.