We live in a golden age of software development. New tools emerge weekly, promising to revolutionize the way we build. At Slickrock, we have a simple philosophy: choose the best tech for the job.
In 2026, for high-velocity, precision-engineered software, that tool is often Cursor.
The Metric That Matters: 20 Billion Tokens
In 2025, I personally consumed over 20 Billion Tokens of AI compute. According to Cursor's own telemetry, this placed me in the Top 0.5% of AI Developers worldwide.
Why does this matter? Is it vanity metrics?
No. It is a proxy for experience.
Just as a master carpenter knows 10,000 ways to use a chisel, an AI-Native Architect knows 10,000 ways to prompt, guide, and constrain an LLM to produce production-grade code.
"Cursor Expert" vs. "Cursor Shop"
There is a growing trend of agencies branding themselves as "Cursor Shops". We believe this is a limiting mindset.
We are not a "Cursor Shop". We are a High-Performance Engineering Studio.
* A "Cursor Shop" implies that the tool defines the output. * An Expert Architect uses the tool to *amplify* their output.
We use Cursor because, right now, it offers the tightest loop between Human Intent and Machine Execution. It allows us to: 1. Refactor seamlessly: Applying "Zero Debt" principles in real-time. 2. Context-Switch instantly: The AI holds the context so the human can focus on the architecture. 3. Ship continuously: Reducing the friction between idea and deployment.
The Architecture of Velocity
How do we get "SEO traffic like Cursor Experts" without being pigeonholed? We deliver results that only experts can deliver.
Our workflow is designed for speed but engineered for resilience.
1. The Human is the Architect AI writes code; Humans design systems. By offloading the syntax generation to Cursor, we spend 90% of our mental energy on **System Design, Security, and Scalability**.
2. Guardrails are Non-Negotiable We use strict `.cursorrules` and linting pipelines. The AI is a powerful engine, but it needs rails. Our expertise lies in building those rails so the AI can run at full speed without derailing.
3. Verification over Trust We never blindly trust the output. Every line of code generated is reviewed, tested, and validated. Our "20B+ token" experience has taught us exactly *where* models hallucinate and how to catch it.
Conclusion: Choose the Best Tech
Tomorrow, a new tool might surpass Cursor. If it does, Slickrock will master it and use it.
But today, if you want to build with the velocity of an AI startup and the reliability of an enterprise team, you need an architect who dominates the current meta.
We leverage Cursor not because it's trendy, but because it is currently the most effective lever for shipping excellence.
Ready to build at the speed of AI? Book a consultation with an architect who knows how to wield the tools.