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#### Cursor AI Assistant

The introduction of AI into IT has unlocked many new possibilities. A developer's daily life evolves with each passing month, and new tools multiplying rapidly. Until now, I’ve been resistant to many of them, but I’ve finally discovered something that feels like a milestone for me: **an AI built into the development environment that behaves like a smart and helpful colleague.**

Last year, I increasingly asked GPT for improvements to my code. It performed exceptionally well, spotting things I usually overlooked, helping me find simple bugs, or suggesting alternative solutions. Everything would be perfect if it were not for the need to give context to the code I show. I started realizing that, to write a good prompt, I needed to describe what I was actually working on, what I had worked on before and what I would be working on in the future. GPT is not familiar with the design patterns or practices we use in the company. Copying code into the chat was also problematic - you want to tell the AI as much as possible, but you can’t reveal too much, and you need to keep the prompt readable. **Cursor solves these issues** (and many others).

Sure, sometimes Cursor doesn’t fully grasp what you mean (you still need good prompting skills), but it sees more, understands more, and eliminates the need to copy code from one window to another. Working with Cursor feels like a pair programming session. I sit down, code something, and the built-in AI suggests where I might have missed something or even predicts the next line. If needed, I can chat with it - or even argue - just like with a real coworker.
The three core features of Cursor that I use are **autocomplete,** **code generation,** and **chat.**


#### Autocomplete 

I have autocomplete enabled almost all the time. Cursor tracks where I am in my code and suggests meaningful completions in real time. For example, if I assign function A to variable A in one line, it predicts that in the next line, I might call function B on variable B. And what if I change a variable or function name? Cursor catches that and even points out where in the file I need to update it. With a single keyboard shortcut (usually a ‘Tab’), I can integrate Cursor’s suggestions directly into my code.

#### Code Generation

Code generation is where things get even more fun. Here, we work with prompts, but Cursor writes code directly inside our files. Don’t worry - it doesn’t delete what you’ve written. It simply suggests an addition, which you can accept, reject, or modify with extra instructions. How do I use it? It’s incredibly helpful when creating new code based on existing project structures. A simple prompt like, _Hey Cursor, generate something based on this file_ gives me a rough skeleton of new code in seconds-something that would normally take me minutes.
And what about writing unit tests? It’s fantastic. If you don’t follow a strict TDD approach, generating tests for existing code works phenomenally well.

#### Chat Functionality

I use the chat feature when I know the solution won’t be straightforward or when I need to understand some piece of code. With Cursor, I can interact, ask follow-up questions, request more examples, and explore hypothetical scenarios. It also provides documentation references like other chatbots, but a key advantage is that I can control how much context I share. I can limit it to a few lines or provide multiple files - even what’s happening in the built-in terminal. Imagine having difficulties with some command or package that you don't know how to install. You no longer need to dig through Stack Overflow in search of a solution - Cursor will do it for you.


#### Migration and Pricing

The easiest way to switch to Cursor is from Visual Studio Code since it’s a fork of VSC. It offers a similar UI and the same core functionality as Microsoft’s original product. The migration process is smooth, and you won’t lose your preferences or extensions.

But let’s talk about pricing. You can use Cursor for free, but the AI will respond less frequently and more slowly. There’s also no guarantee that the free plan will remain available or won’t become even more limited in the future. To unlock the full potential of this IDE, you’ll need a plan costing $20 or $40 per month. For large companies, this investment makes sense (your managers are allowed to expect better performance from you 😏), but for smaller projects, it might be a pain in the neck.


Still, it’s **worth giving Cursor a shot** to see how it can streamline, accelerate, and automate your workflow. Without torturing your senior, more experienced colleague every few minutes.

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Tech companies, including Bitnoise, thrive on the success of their clients. When starting a new project or enhancing existing ones, our focus should always be to deliver high-quality services within a reasonable time frame, especially in React.js-driven projects. 

At our company, we have a strong commitment to our clients and prefer to establish long-term relationships with them. Hence, setting a high standard for product quality and ensuring that we meet these standards by implementing our philosophy throughout the organization is a must. Communication, accountability, and timely delivery are all integral to customer experience. We believe that by following these standards, is a path of consistently delivering the best possible work to our clients.  

Here are the 8 pillars of quality in further detail.

#### **1. Excellence Over Quantity**
While growth is an crucial aspect of any tech endeavor, it is important to understand that business goals should never supersede our commitment to quality. This commitment allowed companies like Biitnoise to develop a sparkling reputation in the first place. As a result, there is a need to be extremely careful during the hiring process so that it ends with bringing in **the best talent**. We should not be blinded by our desire for growth and take on projects our team can’t handle. In Bitnoise, most candidates we interview do not meet the caliber we expect in our organization. Thus, we turn them away.

Furthermore, it is important that developers work with confidence knowing that they have support systems behind them. The assistance of CTO and head of technology during the development process ensure that they receive support or guidance where needed. Realistically, no developer is infallible.

In Bitnoise, collectively, our team has a deep pool of knowledge. Our developers are always welcome to consult with one another when they need advice on how to solve a problem.

#### **2. Responsibility**
When working with clients, the **full ownership** of the product in development is a highly desirable feature. This is not so common in our industry, but it goes to show you just how committed the tech company is to delivering quality work for clients.

In Bitnoise we want to be there both for the scaling and the building of the software to watch the company evolve. Several of our clients have worked with us for over a decade. We're in it for the long run.

The secret is, instead of outsourcing developers, we focus on developing an internal culture of accountability. As a result, we partner with companies worldwide to service their technology needs.

#### **3. Working Globally, Coding Locally**
Many prominent tech companies have clients sprinkled throughout some of the world’s top global innovation hubs, ranging from Berlin to London to Silicon Valley, but still they prefer to work as a team at home.

In Bitnoise, we are located entirely in Poland. Most of the time, we all work at our office in Poznan even though we have the option of working from home.

The main advantage of this kind of setup is that since **we’re located within the EU**, we can all benefit from their legal framework, and our clients can expect stability when they work with us.

#### **4. Stable Teams With Low Turnover**
The software industry can be extremely chaotic, and its job market is always competitive. To build a stable team, you must have an attractive offer and a positive work environment that incentivizes everyone to stay on board.

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By managing our employees sensibly without being overbearing, we’re able to win their respect. A good idea is to foster a **culture of independence** in organization and endeavor to exercise common sense in all situations.

As a consequence, the team can develop a level of stability that might make some of the competition jealous.  

In Bitnoise few of our engineers have worked with us for 8 years or more, and it is all thanks to an internal culture of independence, knowledge development and trust.

#### **5. A Holistic Approach**
In pursuit of quality a specialization is a very important feature, but it can not overshadow other technologies. For example in Bitnoisie we are a **React.js-driven company**, and you might assume that we only build frontends. But it is not the whole picture. We’re extremely competent with back-end technologies including Node.js, Python, and PHP. A large portion of our engineers are specialists in specific areas of technology. However, we also employ full-stack developers who can work on a project from start to finish.  

Some of our core competencies include UX/UI, quality assurance, and project management. So you know we’re a team that can excel at any aspect of app development.

#### **6. Seniority And Maturity** 
It's impossible to run a software development company without employing and training junior developers but what makes a difference is seniority. For our part, we emphasize **seniority** as much as we can. The majority of our developers at Bitnoise have over 7 years of industry experience. In some cases, they have worked with multiple tech stacks. Moreover, our developers usually have an educational background in Computer Science or a STEM field.   

As a result of their experience and education, our clients reap the benefits in the form of Quality Audits, Consulting and Strategy services, and CTO as a service. This variety is unique among software development companies.  

#### **7. Transparency**
Clients in many cases place their faith in companies whose fee structure is clear and simple. In Bitnoise we charge hourly or daily fees and validate our work on the invoice with corresponding timesheets. We don’t charge any upfront fees, recruitment costs, or any other cost that might arise during our work. In the case of a fixed-price project, we agree on a maximum fee from the beginning of the project so there won't be any unpleasant surprises down the road. Rest assured that you will get what you pay for.  

Even though we involve project managers in our work, our clients still have **direct contact with our developers** and often collaborate with them. There won’t be any middleman mediating your communication. Moreover, our entire management team is approachable in case you have any inquiries. Feel free to reach out to us.

#### **8. Fostering A Community**
To encourage growth and education in our industry, we made it our mission to build a thriving community of software developers. In doing so, we’ve founded or participated in several software initiatives such as: 

[<u>**Land On Moon**</u>](https://www.landonmoon.co/)
 – a series of Berlin meetups for founders, CEOs, and product managers to discuss their experiences with one another and inspire startup leaders and other businesses that are attempting to scale. 

[**PozTechTalks**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZB5qCQg9go&list=PL7zHBa_5KmnLSaEp4qQLNPCmm1SuUpEsl&ab_channel=Bitnoise)
 – an educational initiative where leading software companies based in Poznan promote engineering and development quality. 

[**ITCorner**](https://itcorner.org.pl/)
 – Poland’s most prominent software development business association made up of like-minded IT companies. 

[**Bitnoise Meet**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfCA-2nzN4A&list=PL7zHBa_5KmnJxiilc9bvKt48J3wHxsNw3&ab_channel=Bitnoise)
 – in which our in-house developers meet together to train and enhance their programming skills.

**These are the 8 pillars of quality in software development:** 

1. Excellence Over Quantity 

2. Responsibility 

3. Working Globally, Coding Locally 

4. Stable Teams With Low Turnover 

5. A Holistic Approach 

6. Seniority And Maturity  

7. Transparency 

8. Fostering A Community  


Of course, there is more to this topic, and we eagerly look forward to discussing it with you if you have any questions or suggestions. Reach out to us at hi@bitnoise.pl, and let's have a talk.



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Every year, we uphold a cherished tradition at our company: releasing a special edition of company-branded hoodies. Each collection carries a theme that reflects who we are, what we do, and the unique culture we’ve built together. This time, we decided to bring a bit of fun and creativity with a theme that resonates with us all: **a board game.**

After all, **life is a kind of game, isn’t it?**
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#### Ups and Downs of Office Life

**The game board is located on the back of the hoodie.** Additionally, we have prepared a special card with the game rules, which are inspired by the ups and downs of office life, with game board squares depicting everyday work challenges and small victories. From the little things - **like getting stuck for a turn after forgetting to empty the coffee machine grounds** - to the bigger wins - **like moving ahead three spaces for a perfectly executed daily meeting** - our board game layout captures the essence of our workplace in the most playful way possible.

Of course, we couldn’t resist slipping in a few **inside jokes** that only our team would understand. Look closely, and you’ll spot nods to our beloved **yellow “therapeutic” couch** and even our legendary **Adam Małysz mug** - both of which have their own well-earned place in our company lore.


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#### Classic Disney Cartoons and Rubber Hose Animation

This year’s hoodie design is important for us in another way. While in previous years we collaborated with external artists, this time we decided to keep things in-house. Who better to capture our spirit than one of our own? **Łukasz Berliński,** our talented designer, took the lead on the artwork, drawing inspiration from classic Disney cartoons and Rubber Hose animation. The result? **A beautifully nostalgic yet fresh take on our company culture** - one that we’re absolutely in love with.
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#### Fashion Style Photos

Great hoodies deserve great photos, and we had just the person for the job. **Kasia Grabowska,** our office manager and professional photographer, worked her magic to give this year’s collection a stylish, fashion-forward look. We wanted to step away from the typical geek aesthetic and lean into something more modern and trend-driven. And we think we nailed it! The photos are nothing short of amazing.
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>Whether you’re tackling daily stand-ups, navigating project deadlines, or just kicking back on the yellow couch, **this year’s merch is a reminder that work - and life - should always have a bit of fun in it.**


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