# Day 2 Lecture: Optimizing Dev Workflows with Cursor and Windsurf

> In this lecture, Zach dives into how AI is transforming workflow productivity and the importance of adapting skills to stay relevant. He discusses the different categories of work and how AI will impact tasks, particularly highlighting that routine tasks done solo are at risk, while collaborative a…

- Web page: https://www.dataexpert.io/lesson/prompt-engineering-day2-lecture-jul2025-p737-l1171
- Program: [AIExpert](https://www.dataexpert.io/program/ai-expert)
- Module: Week 1: Prompt Engineering & Basic RAG
- Access: Requires enrollment in AIExpert
- Length: 39 min video
- Skills: MLOps, LLMs, APIs, Problem Solving
- Academy: DataExpert.io Academy

## About this lesson

In this lecture, Zach dives into how AI is transforming workflow productivity and the importance of adapting skills to stay relevant. He discusses the different categories of work and how AI will impact tasks, particularly highlighting that routine tasks done solo are at risk, while collaborative and creative tasks will thrive. Zach shares insights on the best practices for using AI in coding and the various tools available, emphasizing the need for engineers to become more technical and socially adept.

## Navigation

- Previous lesson: [Day 1 Lab: Auto Prompt Optimization with dspy](https://www.dataexpert.io/lesson/prompt-engineering-day1-lab-jul2025-p737-l1170.md)
- Next lesson: [Day 2 Lab: Vibe Coding Full Stack application in 45 minutes](https://www.dataexpert.io/lesson/prompt-engineering-day2-lab-jul2025-p737-l1172.md)