Windsurf Cascade uses AI to help beginners code games and applications

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I don’t know how to code. So this week I was delighted to discover a new AI service, windsurfing ladderwhich helped me create several small games and apps immediately after downloading the free software.

• How it works: I drafted a prompt explaining my vision to the artificial intelligence. It gives me code that I can test, and then I ask for changes. Then I publish and share an app.
• Why it’s important: windsurfing is the first tool I’ve seen that allows absolute beginners to easily program complete games and applications without any experience. If you’ve ever been curious about coding but intimidated by its complexity, now is a great time to learn more about how artificial intelligence can help.
• What you can do: If you want to make a game or simple app, you may eventually be able to do it without professional assistance. Read on to learn how it works, what you can do with it, and why I’m so excited about this new service.

getting Started

download Free Windsurf code editor. After installation, the software1 Lets you chat with an AI assistant in one window while your code appears in another. Artificial intelligence will guide you in generating the code to run the new game or app you create.

How to get started: Chatting with it is like chatting with ChatGPT or Claude. Windsurf combines two top-notch artificial intelligence models to understand your request and generate the necessary code.

Your first tip: Start by telling Windsurf’s AI in a few sentences about a topic, game, or app that interests you, and ask it for ideas on what you could do.

1. Start simple. Consider starting with the simplest games, such as Tic-Tac-Toe or Hangman. You’ll quickly get a feel for the interface.
2. Level up a bit. Keep playing trivia or arcade-style games, or use a small converter or calculator.
3. Make something useful. After you’ve created a few quick apps, try customizing a mini app you can use for work or hobbies. Consider making a teaching or learning game. Or an information assistant to find policy information in your own documents or spreadsheets. Use it yourself or share it with friends or colleagues.

Varun MohanCEO and Co-Founder codimThe company that makes Windsurf told me in a recent Zoom interview that he was surprised by the surge of interest from non-coders.

“We had a lot of non-technical people in the company. Soon after the product was released internally, everyone was spending the whole day building the app instead of doing their jobs,” he said.