Cursor is no longer primarily about writing code . It is about helping developers build the factory that creates their software . This factory is made up of fleets of agents that they interact with as teammates : providing initial direction, equipping them with the tools to work independently, and reviewing their work.
The 'factory that creates software' metaphor signals a fundamental identity shift for developer tools — from text editors with AI to production management systems. If developers become factory managers rather than craftspeople, the skills that matter most shift dramatically toward task decomposition, agent supervision, and quality gate design.